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Ecuador beaches

Which Ecuador beach is best right now? 89 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

  • Beaches89
  • Good now10 of 89
  • Water28 to 32°C82 to 89°F
  • Best nowPlaya
    8.1Great

Updated 4:01 pm local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

Ranked by live Beach Score right now, then by the best stretch ahead.

  1. 18.1Great

    Playa

    Sucre, Manabí

    Good right now
    Air
    27°C81°F
    Water
    29°C85°F
    Wind
    16 km/h10 mph
    Waves
    0.7 m2 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 10 am, 8.2
  2. 28.1Great

    playa Rosada

    Elena Canton, Santa Elena Province

    Good right now
    Air
    27°C81°F
    Water
    28°C83°F
    Wind
    17 km/h11 mph
    Waves
    0.6 m2 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 1 pm, 7.7
  3. 37.8Great

    Playa San Lorenzo

    Manta, Manabí

    Good right now
    Air
    27°C81°F
    Water
    29°C84°F
    Wind
    16 km/h10 mph
    Waves
    1.2 m4 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 1 pm, 7.3

Ecuador today

A mixed day for the beach across Ecuador: 10 of 89 scored beaches are good right now, best in Eastern Ecuador, water is 28 to 32°C82 to 89°F, and wind averages 15 km/h10 mph (gentle breeze). Read at 4:01 pm; everything below is computed from that reading.

Western Ecuador

33 of 33 beaches scored, 1 good now

4.7FairAverage Beach ScoreBest: Playa Darwin, 7.2
Water
28°C83°F
Wind
17 km/h10 mph
Waves
1.1 m4 ft
Better right now

Eastern Ecuador

56 of 56 beaches scored, 9 good now

6.3GoodAverage Beach ScoreBest: Playa, 8.1
Water
29°C84°F
Wind
15 km/h9 mph
Waves
1.0 m3 ft

  • Warmest water

    32°C89°F

    PLAYITA DE PUERTO BOLIVAR

    Machala, El Oro. 2.7°4.9° above the Ecuador average. Score 6.2 Good.

  • Calmest sea

    0.2 m<1 ft waves

    PLAYITA DE PUERTO BOLIVAR

    Machala, El Oro. Wind 10 km/h6 mph.

  • Best for families

    7.1 Great

    JAMA CAMPAY HOEMRESORT & SPA

    Jama, Manabí. Top score of the 7 scored beaches tagged with lifeguards.

Best hours

Ecuador averages 5.8 Good this hour. The best hour today is 6 am (6.5); the weakest is 1 pm (5.2).

The strongest stretch runs 6 am to 12 pm.

7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour

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89 beaches listed · 89 of 89 scored live

  1. Playa

    Sucre, Manabí

    8.1Great

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 29°C85°F water.

    • Water29°C85°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 5 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  2. playa Rosada

    Elena Canton, Santa Elena Province

    8.1Great

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind17 km/h11 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 6 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  3. Playa San Lorenzo

    Manta, Manabí

    7.8Great

    1.2 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 29°C84°F water.

    • Water29°C84°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 5 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  4. Playa Las Palmas, Esmeraldas, Ecuador (Unsplash)

    Balneario Las Palmas

    Esmeraldas, Esmeraldas

    7.6Great

    Flat water, gentle breeze and 30°C87°F water.

    • Water30°C87°F
    • Air29°C83°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves0.5 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  5. Ligüiqui

    Manta, Manabí

    7.6Great

    1.2 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 29°C84°F water.

    • Water29°C84°F
    • Air29°C84°F
    • Wind15 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 6 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  6. Bliz Club Resort

    Montecristi, Manabí

    7.3Great

    1.0 m3 ft waves, gentle breeze and 29°C84°F water.

    • Water29°C84°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  7. Mirador San Jose Private Beach

    Montecristi, Manabí

    7.3Great

    1.0 m3 ft waves, gentle breeze and 29°C84°F water.

    • Water29°C84°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  8. Galapagos sea lion 2025-08-31

    Playa Darwin

    Cantón San Cristóbal, Galápagos

    7.2Great

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air28°C82°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  9. JAMA CAMPAY HOEMRESORT & SPA

    Jama, Manabí

    7.1Great

    Small waves, light wind and 30°C87°F water.

    • Water30°C87°F
    • Air30°C85°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.5 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • Lifeguards

  10. Canoa

    San Vicente, Manabí

    7.0Great

    Small waves, light wind and 30°C85°F water.

    • Water30°C85°F
    • Air30°C85°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • Lifeguards

  11. molina playa

    Eloy Alfaro, Esmeraldas

    6.9Good

    Flat water, breezy and 31°C87°F water.

    • Water31°C87°F
    • Air28°C83°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves0.5 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  12. Playa La Posa

    Guayaquil, Guayas

    6.9Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 30°C85°F water.

    • Water30°C85°F
    • Air28°C82°F
    • Wind20 km/h12 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  13. SageoEG - Playa Varadero 001

    Playa Varadero

    Guayaquil, Guayas

    6.9Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 30°C85°F water.

    • Water30°C85°F
    • Air28°C82°F
    • Wind20 km/h12 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  14. La Boca de tabuga

    Pedernales, Manabí

    6.8Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 30°C86°F water.

    • Water30°C86°F
    • Air28°C82°F
    • Wind15 km/h9 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  15. Playa Negra

    Cantón Santa Cruz, Galápagos

    6.8Good

    Small waves, breezy and 29°C83°F water.

    • Water29°C83°F
    • Air28°C82°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  16. Playa Negra

    Cantón Santa Cruz, Galápagos

    6.8Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 29°C83°F water.

    • Water29°C83°F
    • Air29°C85°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  17. Cabo Pasado

    San Vicente, Manabí

    6.8Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 30°C85°F water.

    • Water30°C85°F
    • Air28°C82°F
    • Wind13 km/h8 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  18. Playa Negra

    Muisne, Esmeraldas

    6.8Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 30°C86°F water.

    • Water30°C86°F
    • Air28°C82°F
    • Wind17 km/h10 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  19. Playa de Cabuyal

    San Vicente, Manabí

    6.7Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 30°C86°F water.

    • Water30°C86°F
    • Air31°C87°F
    • Wind13 km/h8 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  20. Tres Amigos Por La Playa

    Playa Escondida

    Muisne, Esmeraldas

    6.7Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 30°C86°F water.

    • Water30°C86°F
    • Air28°C82°F
    • Wind17 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  21. Playa de Súa

    Atacames, Esmeraldas

    6.6Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 30°C86°F water.

    • Water30°C86°F
    • Air29°C84°F
    • Wind15 km/h9 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  22. Malecón Playas Ecuador - panoramio

    Rompeolas de Playas

    Playas, Guayas

    6.5Good

    1.0 m3 ft waves, gentle breeze and 29°C85°F water.

    • Water29°C85°F
    • Air28°C83°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  23. Ingreso a Playa San Gregorio

    Santa Rosa, El Oro

    6.4Good

    Small waves, breezy and 31°C87°F water.

    • Water31°C87°F
    • Air28°C83°F
    • Wind20 km/h13 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 6 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  24. La Playita

    Puerto López, Manabí

    6.3Good

    Small waves, light wind and 29°C83°F water.

    • Water29°C83°F
    • Air29°C83°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  25. Playa Puerto López

    Playa de Puerto López

    Puerto López, Manabí

    6.3Good

    Small waves, light wind and 29°C83°F water.

    • Water29°C83°F
    • Air29°C83°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  26. Playa de Salaite

    Puerto López, Manabí

    6.3Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 29°C83°F water.

    • Water29°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind15 km/h9 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  27. Puerto Cayo

    Jipijapa, Manabí

    6.3Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 29°C83°F water.

    • Water29°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind15 km/h9 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  28. Playa Negra

    Cantón San Cristóbal, Galápagos

    6.2Good

    1.4 m5 ft waves, breezy and 28°C82°F water.

    • Water28°C82°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind24 km/h15 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 6 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  29. Post Office Bay

    Post Office Bay

    Cantón San Cristóbal, Galápagos

    6.2Good

    1.4 m5 ft waves, breezy and 28°C82°F water.

    • Water28°C82°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind24 km/h15 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 6 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  30. Playa el fondeadero

    Jaramijó, Manabí

    6.2Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 29°C85°F water.

    • Water29°C85°F
    • Air31°C88°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • Lifeguards

  31. PLAYITA DE PUERTO BOLIVAR

    Machala, El Oro

    6.2Good

    Flat water, light wind and 32°C89°F water.

    • Water32°C89°F
    • Air28°C83°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves0.2 m<1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 5 pm
    • Lifeguards

  32. Barbasquillo

    Manta, Manabí

    6.2Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 29°C84°F water.

    • Water29°C84°F
    • Air30°C86°F
    • Wind15 km/h9 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • Free parking
  33. Ecuador Manta Murciélago beach 01

    La Poza

    Manta, Manabí

    6.2Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 29°C84°F water.

    • Water29°C84°F
    • Air30°C86°F
    • Wind15 km/h9 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • Paid parking

  34. Playa Los Esteros

    Manta, Manabí

    6.2Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 29°C84°F water.

    • Water29°C84°F
    • Air30°C86°F
    • Wind15 km/h9 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • Free parking
  35. Ecuador Manta Murciélago beach 01

    Playa Murciélago

    Manta, Manabí

    6.2Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 29°C84°F water.

    • Water29°C84°F
    • Air30°C86°F
    • Wind15 km/h9 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • Lifeguards
    • Paid parking

  36. Playa Piedra Larga

    Manta, Manabí

    6.2Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 29°C84°F water.

    • Water29°C84°F
    • Air30°C86°F
    • Wind15 km/h9 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  37. Playa Tarqui

    Manta, Manabí

    6.2Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 29°C84°F water.

    • Water29°C84°F
    • Air30°C86°F
    • Wind15 km/h9 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  38. Colores en la Playa - panoramio

    Playa de Punta Blanca

    Elena Canton, Santa Elena Province

    6.1Good

    Small waves, light wind and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air28°C83°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  39. Salinas panorama gennaio2010

    Chipipe

    Salinas, Santa Elena Province

    6.1Good

    1.8 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air28°C82°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  40. Mar Bravo

    Salinas, Santa Elena Province

    6.1Good

    1.8 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air28°C82°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  41. CLUB SAME CASA BLANCA

    Atacames, Esmeraldas

    6.1Good

    Small waves, light wind and 30°C86°F water.

    • Water30°C86°F
    • Air30°C85°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • Lifeguards
    • Paid parking

  42. Playa de los Milionarios

    Cantón Santa Cruz, Galápagos

    6.0Good

    Flat water, gentle breeze and 29°C84°F water.

    • Water29°C84°F
    • Air31°C88°F
    • Wind15 km/h9 mph
    • Waves0.3 m<1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 6 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  43. Playa Roja

    Cantón Santa Cruz, Galápagos

    6.0Good

    Flat water, gentle breeze and 29°C84°F water.

    • Water29°C84°F
    • Air31°C88°F
    • Wind15 km/h9 mph
    • Waves0.3 m<1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 6 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  44. Conothraupis speculigera - Black-and-white Tanager - male

    Playa de Machalilla

    Puerto López, Manabí

    6.0Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 29°C83°F water.

    • Water29°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  45. Niño en la playa los Frailes

    Playa La Tortuguita

    Puerto López, Manabí

    6.0Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 29°C83°F water.

    • Water29°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  46. Niño en la playa los Frailes

    Playa Los Frailes

    Puerto López, Manabí

    6.0Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 29°C83°F water.

    • Water29°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  47. Niño en la playa los Frailes

    Playa Prieta

    Puerto López, Manabí

    6.0Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 29°C83°F water.

    • Water29°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  48. Playa Los Frailes

    Punta Los Frailes

    Puerto López, Manabí

    6.0Good

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 29°C83°F water.

    • Water29°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  49. Playa Carioca

    La Libertad, Santa Elena Province

    6.0Good

    1.9 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind17 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  50. The beach punta carnero ecuador

    Punta Carnero

    Salinas, Santa Elena Province

    6.0Good

    1.9 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind17 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  51. San Lorenzo

    Salinas, Santa Elena Province

    6.0Good

    1.9 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind17 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  52. Pedernales

    Pedernales, Manabí

    5.9Good

    Small waves, light wind and 30°C87°F water.

    • Water30°C87°F
    • Air30°C85°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  53. Playa Punta de los Frailes

    Pedernales, Manabí

    5.9Good

    Small waves, light wind and 30°C87°F water.

    • Water30°C87°F
    • Air30°C85°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  54. La Tiñosa

    Manta, Manabí

    5.8Good

    1.3 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 29°C84°F water.

    • Water29°C84°F
    • Air29°C84°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  55. Playa San Mateo

    Manta, Manabí

    5.8Good

    1.3 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 29°C84°F water.

    • Water29°C84°F
    • Air29°C84°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  56. Las Tunas

    Puerto López, Manabí

    5.3Fair

    1.0 m3 ft waves, light wind and 29°C83°F water.

    • Water29°C83°F
    • Air29°C83°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  57. Ballenita

    Elena Canton, Santa Elena Province

    5.2Fair

    1.4 m5 ft waves, light wind and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air29°C85°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  58. Playa Cautivo

    La Libertad, Santa Elena Province

    5.2Fair

    1.4 m5 ft waves, light wind and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air29°C85°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  59. Playa Cuyuipe

    La Libertad, Santa Elena Province

    5.2Fair

    1.4 m5 ft waves, light wind and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air29°C85°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  60. Playa El Matal

    Jama, Manabí

    5.2Fair

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 30°C86°F water.

    • Water30°C86°F
    • Air29°C83°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves0.5 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  61. Playa Guaymea

    Elena Canton, Santa Elena Province

    4.9Fair

    1.7 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air29°C84°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.7 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  62. Galapagos sea lion 2025-09-04

    Gardner Bay

    Cantón San Cristóbal, Galápagos

    4.9Fair

    1.9 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air29°C83°F
    • Wind20 km/h12 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 6 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  63. Atardecer en Montañita

    Montañita Beach

    Elena Canton, Santa Elena Province

    4.7Fair

    1.2 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 29°C83°F water.

    • Water29°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind15 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  64. Playa de Cadeate

    Elena Canton, Santa Elena Province

    4.7Fair

    1.2 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 29°C83°F water.

    • Water29°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind15 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  65. PuertoChino

    Playa Puerto Chino

    Cantón San Cristóbal, Galápagos

    4.7Fair

    1.5 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air26°C79°F
    • Wind17 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.5 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  66. Playa Espumilla

    Cantón Santa Cruz, Galápagos

    4.5Fair

    Flat water, light wind and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air28°C83°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.5 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  67. Chelonoidis vicina 02

    La Ratonera

    Cantón Santa Cruz, Galápagos

    4.4Fair

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind17 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  68. Chelonoidis vicina 02

    Playa de la Estacion

    Cantón Santa Cruz, Galápagos

    4.4Fair

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind17 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  69. Playa de los Alemanes

    Cantón Santa Cruz, Galápagos

    4.4Fair

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind17 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  70. Playa de los Alemanes, Galapagos - Ecuador, 2023 (cropped)

    Playa de Los Perros

    Cantón Santa Cruz, Galápagos

    4.4Fair

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind17 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  71. Giant Galapogean Prickly Pear (Opuntia echios var. gigantea)... next to mangroves and a beach

    Playa Mansa

    Cantón Santa Cruz, Galápagos

    4.4Fair

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind17 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  72. Giant Galapogean Prickly Pear (Opuntia echios var. gigantea)... next to mangroves and a beach

    Tortuga Bay

    Cantón Santa Cruz, Galápagos

    4.4Fair

    Small waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind17 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  73. Playa Veinte Varas

    Cantón San Cristóbal, Galápagos

    4.4Fair

    1.4 m5 ft waves, breezy and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air26°C79°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  74. Mithrodia bradleyi 7762357

    Baquerizo

    Cantón San Cristóbal, Galápagos

    4.3Fair

    1.5 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind17 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.5 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  75. Besos por el territorio

    Playa de Oro

    Cantón San Cristóbal, Galápagos

    4.3Fair

    1.5 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind17 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.5 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  76. Playa Manglecito

    Cantón San Cristóbal, Galápagos

    4.3Fair

    1.5 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind17 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.5 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  77. Besos por el territorio

    Playa Mann

    Cantón San Cristóbal, Galápagos

    4.3Fair

    1.5 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind17 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.5 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  78. Galapagos sea lion 2025-09-05

    Playa Ochoa

    Cantón San Cristóbal, Galápagos

    4.3Fair

    1.5 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind17 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.5 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  79. Besos por el territorio

    Playa Punta Carola

    Cantón San Cristóbal, Galápagos

    4.3Fair

    1.5 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind17 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.5 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  80. Malacoctenus tetranemus, Throatspotted Blenny

    La Loberia

    Cantón San Cristóbal, Galápagos

    4.3Fair

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air27°C81°F
    • Wind24 km/h15 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Lifeguards

  81. Playa El Garrapatero

    Cantón Santa Cruz, Galápagos

    4.2Fair

    1.1 m3 ft waves, gentle breeze and 28°C83°F water.

    • Water28°C83°F
    • Air29°C84°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.1 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  82. Las Bachas

    Caleta Tortuga Negra

    Cantón Santa Cruz, Galápagos

    4.0Fair

    Flat water, light wind and 29°C84°F water.

    • Water29°C84°F
    • Air29°C85°F
    • Wind6 km/h3 mph
    • Waves0.3 m<1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 6 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  83. Shallow Lagoon

    Playa Las Bachas

    Cantón Santa Cruz, Galápagos

    4.0Fair

    Flat water, light wind and 29°C84°F water.

    • Water29°C84°F
    • Air29°C85°F
    • Wind6 km/h3 mph
    • Waves0.3 m<1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 6 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  84. Las Bachas

    Playa Las Bachas

    Cantón Santa Cruz, Galápagos

    4.0Fair

    Flat water, light wind and 29°C84°F water.

    • Water29°C84°F
    • Air29°C85°F
    • Wind6 km/h3 mph
    • Waves0.3 m<1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 6 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  85. El Condenso

    Cantón Isabela, Galápagos

    3.9Poor

    1.8 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 28°C82°F water.

    • Water28°C82°F
    • Air28°C82°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  86. La Playita

    Cantón Isabela, Galápagos

    3.9Poor

    1.8 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 28°C82°F water.

    • Water28°C82°F
    • Air28°C82°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  87. Playa del Amor

    Cantón Isabela, Galápagos

    3.9Poor

    1.8 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 28°C82°F water.

    • Water28°C82°F
    • Air28°C82°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  88. Juvenile Marine Iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) on Isabela, Galapagos Islands

    Playa Isabela

    Cantón Isabela, Galápagos

    3.9Poor

    1.8 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 28°C82°F water.

    • Water28°C82°F
    • Air28°C82°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  89. Playa Paraiso

    Cantón Isabela, Galápagos

    3.9Poor

    1.8 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 28°C82°F water.

    • Water28°C82°F
    • Air28°C82°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Map of Ecuador beaches with live score pins

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Ecuador by state

Every state we score, with its own read of today and its best beaches ranked. Filters above apply to the list, not to these.

Galápagos

1 of 33 scored beaches in Galápagos is good right now. Water is 28 to 29°C82 to 84°F. Caleta Tortuga Negra is the calmest, with 6 km/h3 mph of wind and 0.3 m<1 ft waves.

1 of 33 beaches good now

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

  • Galapagos sea lion 2025-08-317.2Great

    Playa Darwin

    Cantón San Cristóbal, Galápagos

    Gentle breeze, 28°C83°F water

  • 6.8Good

    Playa Negra

    Cantón Santa Cruz, Galápagos

    Breezy, 29°C83°F water

  • 6.8Good

    Playa Negra

    Cantón Santa Cruz, Galápagos

    Gentle breeze, 29°C83°F water

  • 6.2Good

    Playa Negra

    Cantón San Cristóbal, Galápagos

    Breezy, 28°C82°F water

  • Post Office Bay6.2Good

    Post Office Bay

    Cantón San Cristóbal, Galápagos

    Breezy, 28°C82°F water

  • 6.0Good

    Playa de los Milionarios

    Cantón Santa Cruz, Galápagos

    Gentle breeze, 29°C84°F water

  • 6.0Good

    Playa Roja

    Cantón Santa Cruz, Galápagos

    Gentle breeze, 29°C84°F water

  • Galapagos sea lion 2025-09-044.9Fair

    Gardner Bay

    Cantón San Cristóbal, Galápagos

    Gentle breeze, 28°C83°F water

See all 33 beaches in Galápagos

Manabí

7 of 32 scored beaches in Manabí are good right now. Water is 29 to 30°C83 to 87°F. JAMA CAMPAY HOEMRESORT & SPA is the calmest, with 11 km/h7 mph of wind and 0.5 m2 ft waves.

7 of 32 beaches good now

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

  • 8.1Great

    Playa

    Sucre, Manabí

    Gentle breeze, 29°C85°F water

  • 7.8Great

    Playa San Lorenzo

    Manta, Manabí

    Gentle breeze, 29°C84°F water

  • 7.6Great

    Ligüiqui

    Manta, Manabí

    Gentle breeze, 29°C84°F water

  • 7.3Great

    Bliz Club Resort

    Montecristi, Manabí

    Gentle breeze, 29°C84°F water

  • 7.3Great

    Mirador San Jose Private Beach

    Montecristi, Manabí

    Gentle breeze, 29°C84°F water

  • 7.1Great

    JAMA CAMPAY HOEMRESORT & SPA

    Jama, Manabí

    Light wind, 30°C87°F water

  • 7.0Great

    Canoa

    San Vicente, Manabí

    Light wind, 30°C85°F water

  • 6.8Good

    La Boca de tabuga

    Pedernales, Manabí

    Gentle breeze, 30°C86°F water

See all 32 beaches in Manabí

Santa Elena Province

1 of 13 scored beaches in Santa Elena Province is good right now. Water is 28 to 29°C83°F. playa Rosada is the calmest, with 17 km/h11 mph of wind and 0.6 m2 ft waves.

1 of 13 beaches good now

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

  • 8.1Great

    playa Rosada

    Elena Canton, Santa Elena Province

    Gentle breeze, 28°C83°F water

  • Colores en la Playa - panoramio6.1Good

    Playa de Punta Blanca

    Elena Canton, Santa Elena Province

    Light wind, 28°C83°F water

  • Salinas panorama gennaio20106.1Good

    Chipipe

    Salinas, Santa Elena Province

    Gentle breeze, 28°C83°F water

  • 6.1Good

    Mar Bravo

    Salinas, Santa Elena Province

    Gentle breeze, 28°C83°F water

  • 6.0Good

    Playa Carioca

    La Libertad, Santa Elena Province

    Gentle breeze, 28°C83°F water

  • The beach punta carnero ecuador6.0Good

    Punta Carnero

    Salinas, Santa Elena Province

    Gentle breeze, 28°C83°F water

  • 6.0Good

    San Lorenzo

    Salinas, Santa Elena Province

    Gentle breeze, 28°C83°F water

  • 5.2Fair

    Ballenita

    Elena Canton, Santa Elena Province

    Light wind, 28°C83°F water

See all 13 beaches in Santa Elena Province

Esmeraldas

1 of 6 scored beaches in Esmeraldas is good right now. Water is 30 to 31°C86 to 87°F. Balneario Las Palmas is the calmest, with 18 km/h11 mph of wind and 0.5 m2 ft waves.

1 of 6 beaches good now

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

  • Playa Las Palmas, Esmeraldas, Ecuador (Unsplash)7.6Great

    Balneario Las Palmas

    Esmeraldas, Esmeraldas

    Gentle breeze, 30°C87°F water

  • 6.9Good

    molina playa

    Eloy Alfaro, Esmeraldas

    Breezy, 31°C87°F water

  • 6.8Good

    Playa Negra

    Muisne, Esmeraldas

    Gentle breeze, 30°C86°F water

  • Tres Amigos Por La Playa6.7Good

    Playa Escondida

    Muisne, Esmeraldas

    Gentle breeze, 30°C86°F water

  • 6.6Good

    Playa de Súa

    Atacames, Esmeraldas

    Gentle breeze, 30°C86°F water

  • 6.1Good

    CLUB SAME CASA BLANCA

    Atacames, Esmeraldas

    Light wind, 30°C86°F water

See all 6 beaches in Esmeraldas

Guayas

0 of 3 scored beaches in Guayas are good right now. Water is 29 to 30°C85°F. Playa La Posa is the calmest, with 20 km/h12 mph of wind and 0.9 m3 ft waves.

0 of 3 beaches good now

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

  • 6.9Good

    Playa La Posa

    Guayaquil, Guayas

    Gentle breeze, 30°C85°F water

  • SageoEG - Playa Varadero 0016.9Good

    Playa Varadero

    Guayaquil, Guayas

    Gentle breeze, 30°C85°F water

  • Malecón Playas Ecuador - panoramio6.5Good

    Rompeolas de Playas

    Playas, Guayas

    Gentle breeze, 29°C85°F water

See all 3 beaches in Guayas

El Oro

0 of 2 scored beaches in El Oro are good right now. Water is 31 to 32°C87 to 89°F. PLAYITA DE PUERTO BOLIVAR is the calmest, with 10 km/h6 mph of wind and 0.2 m<1 ft waves.

0 of 2 beaches good now

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

See all 2 beaches in El Oro

Sub-areas of Ecuador

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag. Outlined squares are in the dark.

  • Galapagos sea lion 2025-08-317.2Great

    Galápagos

    1 of 33 beaches good now

    Best now: Playa Darwin, 7.2 Great
  • Playa Puerto López6.3Good

    Manabí

    7 of 32 beaches good now

    Best now: Playa de Puerto López, 6.3 Good
  • Salinas panorama gennaio20106.1Good

    Santa Elena Province

    1 of 13 beaches good now

    Best now: Chipipe, 6.1 Good
  • Playa Las Palmas, Esmeraldas, Ecuador (Unsplash)7.6Great

    Esmeraldas

    1 of 6 beaches good now

    Best now: Balneario Las Palmas, 7.6 Great
  • SageoEG - Playa Varadero 0016.9Good

    Guayas

    0 of 3 beaches good now

    Best now: Playa Varadero, 6.9 Good
  • 6.4Good

    El Oro

    0 of 2 beaches good now

    Best now: Ingreso a Playa San Gregorio, 6.4 Good

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Ecuador beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in Ecuador right now?

Playa has the top Beach Score right now: 8.1 Great, with 16 km/h (10 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Ecuador today?

Sea water is 28 to 32°C (82 to 89°F) across the 89 scored beaches. The warmest is PLAYITA DE PUERTO BOLIVAR, at 32°C (89°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Ecuador right now?

PLAYITA DE PUERTO BOLIVAR has the smallest waves, at 0.2 m (<1 ft) with 10 km/h (6 mph) of wind.

Which Ecuador beaches have lifeguards?

7 of 89 listed beaches are tagged with lifeguards on OpenStreetMap, including Playa Murciélago, Canoa and CLUB SAME CASA BLANCA. Tags can be out of date, so follow the posted flags and staff on the day.

What is the best time to go to the beach in Ecuador today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 6 am, at 6.5 Good, and the strongest stretch runs 6 am to 12 pm. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Are there live beach cams in Ecuador?

No live cams are listed for Ecuador yet. If you run one, you can list it free.

How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Ecuador?

All 89 beaches in our data for Ecuador are scored live on this page.

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