Surf spot

sharkbay, Playas Ecuador

Forecast conditions and map view for sharkbay, Playas Ecuador in Ecuador. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Ecuador
Coordinates: -2.6458, -80.4119

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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.4	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	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5
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Wave period (s)	7.2	6.2	4.3	4.6	5	4.8	4.7	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.6	4.7	4.6	9.4	8.8	12.3	13.9	4	4	12.8	12.6	6.5	12	11.7	11.5	13.6	13.3	13.1	12.9	10.3	10.3	10.2	9.7	11.6	11.9	11.8	9.5	9.4	11.8	11.6	11.1	5.5	7.5	9.2	9.3	9.3	9.2	4.3	4.3	4.3	7.5	8.4	8.9	8.9	10.4
Wave energy (kJ)	66	30	23	30	26	24	22	26	38	44	42	34	26	18	38	27	35	50	9	8	89	99	28	104	99	95	142	137	132	136	87	86	84	63	84	109	99	65	64	65	62	62	24	43	53	50	50	53	19	25	25	49	48	50	46	59
Wind speed (km/h)	13.4	12.3	11.1	12	23.5	22.7	17.9	16.1	14.2	14.6	11.7	11.5	17.1	23.3	18.3	14.3	11.1	8	4.7	8.5	17.7	24.9	17.4	15.8	14.4	10.6	7.4	9.7	14.6	19.8	17.4	16.8	14.6	15.3	13.6	10.9	16.5	19.1	14.8	15.9	14.5	14	10.9	8.9	11.4	23.2	20.1	15.8	14.5	10.4	9.4	8.8	20.5	24.2	19.3	14.5
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Shark Bay, Playas, Ecuador is a surf spot on Ecuador’s central coast near the town of Playas. It’s known for being a scenic, fairly exposed beach break with warm Pacific water and a generally tropical vibe.

Surf characteristics

Wave type: Mostly beach break
Best conditions: Usually works best with swell in the waist-to-overhead range and light offshore winds
Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy, but quality depends a lot on sand movement and swell direction
Crowds: Can get busy when conditions are good, especially with local surfers and visitors from nearby Guayaquil

What it’s like

Water temp: Warm year-round, usually no wetsuit needed
Board choice: A shortboard works on better days; a funboard or longboard can be useful when it’s smaller or softer
Skill level: Best for intermediate surfers, though experienced beginners might handle it on small, forgiving days

Nearby vibe

Access: Easy to reach from Playas and relatively close to Guayaquil
Atmosphere: More laid-back than Ecuador’s famous point breaks, with a local beach-town feel
Things to keep in mind: Watch for strong sun, possible currents, and changing sandbars