SURF OVERVIEW

Surfing in Ecuador

  • Ecuador offers a wide variety of waves, including beach breaks, river mouths, point breaks and reef breaks. The coastline has options for every level, from mellow, forgiving waves for beginners to fun, rippable sections for intermediate surfers and fast, hollow waves and barrels for advanced surfers.
  • Ecuador’s Pacific coastline faces multiple directions, exposing different areas to different swell and wind conditions. This makes the country an ideal destination for surf exploration, with miles of open coast and waves that are often hidden from the main road, all within driving distance depending on the conditions.
  • The irregular coastline offers both lefts and rights. Some breaks are swell magnets, while others need more size, a specific swell direction, the right tide or favorable winds. Because conditions can vary so much from one spot to another, local knowledge is key to finding the best waves with fewer crowds.
  • From Ayampe, on the south-central coast, surfers can access a wide range of surf spots, from the Montañita area to surf zones toward Manta and Salinas, with plenty of options as conditions change.

GUIDED SURF TRIPS

Based in Ayampe, our trips include accommodation, daily transportation and a local surf guide.

Years of surfing and guiding Ecuador’s coast help us adapt each day to the conditions, your level and the waves you want to surf.

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Ecuador surf seasons

Ecuador has surf year-round, with two distinct seasons: wet and dry. Each season brings different weather, swell directions and surf conditions. The best time for surfing in Ecuador is the wet season, from December to May, when conditions are often at their best.

Wet/High Season
(December to May)

  • Glassy mornings or light offshore, with light wind afternoons
  • NW - SW swells. Solid NW swells as early as November
  • Rain mostly at night (January-March), with frequent sunny days
  • Air temperatures 72-85 °F (22-29 °C)
  • Water temperatures: mid to high 70s (23-26 °C)

Dry/Low Season
(June to November)

  • Onshore conditions prevail. Possible light wind or glassy mornings
  • SW - SSW swells. Consistent south swell activity begins as early as March
  • Overcast days are common along some parts of the coast
  • Air temperatures: 68-77 °F (20-25 °C), cooler at night
  • Water temperatures: low 70s (21-23 °C)
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