Surf spot

Olas Verdes

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Country: Ecuador
Coordinates: -2.6442, -80.4066

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.5	0.8	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.7	0.6	0.4	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.6
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	12.6	12.2	11.8	8.1	8.4	8.3	8.4	8.4	10.7	6.3	4.2	4.4	4.7	4.9	8.4	4.5	4.6	4.6	4.8	4.5	4.5	4.5	10.8	3.9	3.9	3.9	4	9.6	12.4	12.3	11	11.7	11.1	10.9	10.7	10.6	12.9	12.7	10.2	10.1	10.1	11.9	11.7	11.9	9.6	9.6	9.4	11.7	11.5	11.2	9.3	9.2	9.3	9.3	9.2	9.1
Wave energy (kJ)	154	146	138	84	77	71	66	61	76	27	19	24	23	21	39	24	31	39	35	29	20	15	42	13	12	10	8	42	71	82	76	91	88	86	88	86	128	132	84	84	78	96	86	102	71	70	68	68	61	58	58	56	54	50	49	52
Wind speed (km/h)	9.5	5.8	5.5	9.1	17.3	19.8	15	15.5	15.1	9.4	11	11.9	18.4	22.5	18.7	17.3	12.7	10.6	11.4	11.8	19.7	22	16.8	14.5	12.7	9	9	11	14.7	19.3	16.9	16.9	14.9	12.1	11.2	12	17.3	19.9	17.2	15.3	13.5	11.2	11.6	12.1	17.6	20.3	17.6	14.5	13.6	11	9.3	13.7	17	20.3	13.8	14.3
Wind direction	WOffshore	WOffshore	WSWOffshore	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WOffshore	WSWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WSWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WSWCross-off

Olas Verdes, Ecuador is a surf spot known for its clean, playful waves and tropical setting on Ecuador’s Pacific coast. It typically offers a laid-back, less-crowded vibe compared with some of the more famous breaks in the region.

What it’s like

Wave type: Usually a beach break with surf that can be fun and consistent when conditions line up.
Best for: Beginner to intermediate surfers, depending on swell size and the exact sandbar setup.
Conditions: Often benefits from south swells and offshore winds common on the Ecuadorian coast.
Crowd level: Generally relaxed and not overly crowded, making it attractive for surfers looking for a quieter session.

Atmosphere

The area around Olas Verdes tends to feel natural, warm, and tropical, with a more chill surf-town energy than a major surf destination. It’s the kind of place where people come for easygoing sessions, sunsets, and a slower pace.

Notes

Because beach breaks can change with sand movement, conditions at Olas Verdes can vary a lot from day to day. Checking local surf reports or asking locals is the best way to know what it’s doing before paddling out.