Olas Verdes

Olas Verdes is a right-hand point break near Playas that produces long, consistent rides with a sandy bottom interspersed with rocks. Southwest swell combined with northeast wind creates the best conditions, typically during autumn and winter months. The wave works across varying tides and suits intermediate to advanced surfers seeking uncrowded sessions, particularly on weekday mornings.

Playas stands as the foundation of Ecuador's surfing culture, with the area hosting over a dozen point breaks and serving as home to early surf pioneers. The region has maintained a consistent local surfing community and tradition of board manufacturing that extends back decades, though specific historical documentation of Olas Verdes itself is limited in available sources.

The break sits within easy reach of Guayaquil, approximately ninety minutes away by road, with public access via a short walk from Humboldt Beach. The nearby coastal town offers basic tourism infrastructure typical of established Ecuadorian beach destinations.