Playa de Súa
Nude beach in Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Playa de Súa is a clothing-optional beach in Esmeraldas, Ecuador. The sea is warmest in May at about 27°C (81°F) and coolest in December (26°C (79°F)). Average air temperatures peak in April at 26°C (79°F), and the best time to visit is all year.
Weather and water temperature at Playa de Súa
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 132 mm |
| February (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 133 mm |
| March (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 131 mm |
| April (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 128 mm |
| May (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 99 mm |
| June (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 55 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 27 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 15 mm |
| September (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 19 mm |
| October (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 25 mm |
| November (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 26 mm |
| December (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 58 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: lahora.com.ec
- Coordinates: 0.86508, -79.87632 · OpenStreetMap
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa de Súa clothing optional?
Playa de Súa is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in Ecuador before you go.
When is the best time to visit Playa de Súa?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are all year. July averages 25°C (77°F) and January 26°C (78°F).
How warm is the water at Playa de Súa?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 26°C (79°F) to 27°C (81°F) in May. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.