Ecuador surf tours surf surfari in ecuador galapagos. The best time to surf in ecuador is during the wet season, from november to may. If arriving by plane, please book your flight to arrive at guayaquil airport gye. Water temperatures between the galapagos and ecuador are also divergent 2025.
In general here in montanita we have a pretty good surf season all year around, especially for beginner surfers. This is when we have the north swell which is a bit more consistent with the bigger sets. Yoga montanita has a full schedule of classes right at your doorstep, leaving you no excuse to try a class. The best montanita surf season is in our summer, which because were south of the equator comes in december through april what we call the high season. Use the tab navigation above to view montanita sea temperature, montanita photographs, montanita detailed swell predictions, wind and weather forecasts, montanita webcams, current wind from guayas live weather stations and montanita tide predictions. Montanita hostels and hotels restaurants surf all the info of the people on the coast of ecuador. Our primary season runs from december may in north season but have waves year round from june november as well with souths. The people that are posting on here are from guayaquil the biggest city in ecuador 100 k from the beach and believe themselves to be experts in this area when they are really not. Montanita spanish language school learn spanish in the.
Good time to meet people, be in a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere. Santa mariantita is the best beach in ecuador to practice kite surfing. Local people are fond of saying that ecuador is four countries in one. Avoid weekends locals not really, guayaquilenos come from the city to the beaches to catch a wave. Winter season s consistency and offshore winds provide world class waves. Jun 03, 2017 here are some great shots from our recent trip to ecuador. The balsa house surfboards are made of balsa wood as the first boards were made in the surf culture, of wood. Again, you can take out a surf lesson with any local guy renting surfboards on the beach but again i would recommend getting a surf lesson with the guys at outdoor ecuador.
Ecuador surf travel ecuador surfing vacations wavehunters. The balsa was born by the amorous encounter between cesar rasty moreira, ecuadorian man of thousand facets, shaper, soul surfer, carpenter, artist but also a farmer and vw fan, and julie yuyu daumas from france, a language, literature and french civilization teacher, painter, design, art and ancestral spiritualities passionate. For those seeking a mellower party experience, there are openair cafes with drink specials galore. Most young travelers to ecuador include this coastal hangout about three hours from guayaquil in their places to visit and experience, and with good reason. Montanita is awesome ive been going back and forth to ecuador beaches its amazing. Here are some great shots from our recent trip to ecuador. A unique montanita ecuador hotel balsa surf camp hotel. When to go, where to stay, best waves for beginners and intermediates. Oct 26, 2011 i arrived in montanita on a saturday afternoon, the busiest day of the week in the little surf and hippie hangout on ecuador s pacific coast. We make the process easy and the investment opportunity clear for you. You can hit the waves right away if you are an experienced surfer. There comes a point in every surfers life when he simply cant. There is plenty of room for rigging, and the water is uncrowded. It gets winds up to 25 knots during the peak season from june november, but there many other suitable beaches up and down the coast.
The fact that it is incredibly cheap also makes the trip more viable. There are point breaks, reef breaks and beach breaks everywhere. From the airport you can also take the direct bus to montanita for 6 usd. Unlike some of the party hostels in town, esperanto hostel offers a buzzing backpacker community without the messy followup. Translated as little hill, it became famous very slowly, decades ago, as a place only for surfing, with only a few rustic fishermen houses and one or two surfers tent on summer time. This way not only will you be getting a better deal, but you will also be making friends. Ecuadors surfing is focused around the northern reaches of the country and the famous surf town of. If you are into surfing, playa montanita is a heaven for those, who are seeking the perfect surf paradise. Montanita itself is ecuador s main surf break and is identified by a phallic shaped rock. The best spots to go surfing in ecuador culture trip. One of the most beautiful stretches of wide, whitesand beach, along that ruta del spondylus, is found in the tranquil community of olon. Montanita spanish language school montanita spanish school.
A surflovers guide to montanita, ecuador culture trip. The wide and green yard of hidden house hostel in montanita, ecuador. The majority of the surf spots in this area handle both north. The kite surf season here in ecuador is between april and december. If youve come to montanita looking to party, then follow the music to wellrenowned surf hostel hidden house hostel. Surf en ecuador montanita surf in ecuador montanita. Wavehunters ecuadorian surf guides have the coast completely dialed in to put you onto the best surf at any given time including many secret and semisecret spots with no crowd factor. By contrast, if you go to montanita, ecuadors best known surf spot, expect to find a few dozen surfers. This world class wave is usually crowded and has become something of a surf centre where its possible to get cheap, decent accommodation. Montanita is ecuadors bestknown surf spot and worth the trip alone. A beachtown best known for its surf and nightlife, montanita, ecuador, is the destination for those of you that want to party, meet other travellers and bask in the equators rays. Montanita itself is ecuadors main surf break and is identified by a phallic shaped rock. Salinas was the site of the isa world junior surfing games ecuador in 2009.
Montanita, coast ecuador 2020 travel guide anywhere. Enjoy the beach, party at night, and come back to sleep in the quiet and relaxed part of town. You do have to be carefull it is a 3rd world country. Here in ecuadors most famous surf town, montanita, stray dogs are everywhere.
It used to be a small fishermen village where a few surfers started to. If you are an advanced an like to surf the bigger waves, the surf season is more between the end of december till march. This is the surfforecast page for montanita, guayas. In the middle of this is montanita the surf city of ecuador. Hostel casa del sol offers surf lessons for all ages and board rentals for full or half days. Jun 26, 2015 however, visit in in low season, choose a hostel away from the noise, hang out at the near empty far end of the beach and pick and choose when you want to party and with whom, and you may just end up staying here for a while. Nice and simple hostel with the moto enjoy montanita, clean rooms, private bathroom with hot water. Maynovember has dominant onshore winds, although mornings can still be glassy. From decemberapril, consistent swells and a variety of different breaks create optimal conditions for beginner and expert surfers alike. An early weekday morning on montanita beach, ecuador. It could be said that montanita, ecuador, is a partying town with a surfing problem. Check todays surf report and the surf forecast for. Its a friendly surf oriented place, with plenty of relaxing and inexpensive places to stay practically right on the water.
Montanita surfing in ecuador, ecuador wannasurf, surf. Surf spots located close to montanita shoreline around montanita roads and rivers. From there, our surf camp can arrange a private taxi transfer surcharge, not included in the package. Anywhere you can find a taxi, bus ask them and they will tell you, or if you are lucky theyll take you. Montanita is a small coastal town in ecuador located in the parrish of manglaralto in the province of santa elena about 180 kilometers northwest of guayaquil. The streets were filled with a mix of vacationing ecuadorians, dreadlocked south american hippies, and surfers from around the world. Ecuadors surfing is focused around the northern reaches of the country and the famous surf town of atacames.
Montanita is also home to one of the best right points in ecuador and is by far the most consistent wave on the coast. Ecuadors prime surf season is from december to april. Ecuador counts along the green pacific coast with a number of world class surf destinations. It is located just outside the city of manta and has perfect conditions for almost all year around. The coastline is spectacular with warm water and a wide variety of waves. Surf spot locations, maps and information on ecuador in south. Ecuador has hefty taxes on anything imported, so make sure you stock up on sun block or any other accessories before heading to montanita. Montanita surf forecast and surf reports guayas, ecuador. I arrived in montanita on a saturday afternoon, the busiest day of the week in the little surf and hippie hangout on ecuadors pacific coast. Best way is from the main bus terminal in gauyaquil. Montanita is perfectly located on the coast of ecuador to receive north and south swells. The bustling surf town of montanita in ecuador is one of my favourite backpacking destinations. So when people in south america and around the world think of the best ecuador surf towns, montanita always comes top of mind.
Surf camps, surf schools, best waves, swell forecast. Ecuador wannasurf, surf spots atlas, surfing photos, maps. The locals guide to surfing in montanita ecuador 2018. This is the surf forecast page for montanita, guayas. However, visit in in low season, choose a hostel away from the noise, hang out at the near empty far end of the beach and pick and choose when you want to party and with whom, and you may just end up staying here for a while. Montanita is by far the most consistent wave on the coast. Mompiche located at the southern tip of the province of esmeraldas, this bay is ideal for beginners and professional surfers, and has one of the best surfing sites in ecuador. If surfing isnt your thing, our onsite yoga studio offers a different type of fitness.
The pacific coast of ecuador is spectacular, with a variety of vacation spots. Cheap digs and a rasta vibe mean some travelers put down temporary roots, paying their way by hair braiding, jewelrymaking or working in guesthouses. However even outside the wind season you will encounter windy days that will blow your mind of kitesurfing. Ecuador kitesurfing playas ecuador ecuador beaches. In montanita we surf in board shorts year round with water temps ranging from 7582 degrees. Allowing light surf boards and much stronger than any other boards. The cost of entry is around usd 5, depending on the time of year high season or low season, as in all bars in the area a beer can be found at usd 2. Its streets and shores are dotted with bars, clubs, and cabanas serving up the local brews and the local gossip. Montanita is also home to one of the best right points in ecuador. This surf trip will guide you in surfing in ecuador and galapagos islands. For the perfect balance of sun, surf and social scene, make sure you head to esperanto hostel. Surfing montanita ecuador may 2017 montanita estates hotel.
This beautiful wood is typical of ecuador, grows near rivers and is both tough, durable, and strangely light. Ecuador surf travel ecuador surfing vacations wavehunters surf. Its a barreling righthander at low tide, and super fun hot dog wave at high. To begin with general villamil, playas is the cradle of surf in ecuador. By contrast, if you go to montanita, ecuador s best known surf spot, expect to find a few dozen surfers, mainly locals, hugging a tight take off zone on the point. This is a backpackersurfer outpost with a bohemian vibe in and out of the water. Where are best surfing zones and popular surf spots. Our surf school is located in the small town of montanita in ecuador. During this season ecuador is a world class surfing destination and one of the. Ive noticed them everyday on our way to the beach to give surf lessons, constantly swerving the truck to avoid running over the dozens of dogs lying in the middle of the road in a suicidal manner, too tired to move.
Ecuador has great beaches for beginners and experienced surfers looking for. Santa marianita near manta is recognized as the best kitesurfing spot in ecuador, and is a popular haven with several schools on the beach. Montanita does have surf shops, but prices especially if you come from north america or western europe will shock you. Our primary season runs from december may in north season but have waves year round from june. The long beach break that extends along montanitas coastline makes this a popular destination among surfers. It catches any n and s swells, holding up to 10ft 3m sets and its a juicy.
This is the season where the nw swells generated by winter storms in the north pacific are blessed by with glassy to offshore conditions. Our all zones wavehunter tour is designed for the hardcore surf traveler keen to follow the swell and surf the entire country of ecuador. But it has unfortunately not been included in the surf map. In fact its the place i headed to for my first real long haul solo travel experience back in 2007 and ive currently juts finished my third stint there. This is the season of nw swells generated by winter storms in the north pacific ocean and nwsw combo swells or west swells, transitioning into the southern hemisphere swell season. All seasons have good to great surfing in montanita. F, the former being in the path of the humboldt current and a good few degrees cooler. Coastal living ecuador specializes in buying, developing and promoting beachfront property along the ecuador coast. Montanita does have surf shops, but prices especially if you come from north america or western europe will shock you when it comes to imported lotions and garments. Brief summary of costs and general information according to months. Montanita also hosts a handful of professional surf contests throughout the surf season. Seasons in montanita montanita useful info infoecuador 2020. Montanita, ecuador surf guide montanita surf spots.
Surf lessons in montanita, ecuador montanita, ecuador. Warm water and steady waves make ecuador a worldclass surf destination. There are a lot of surf spots and good beach breaks within close range of montanita. Accommodation in montanita is abundant, with something to satisfy literally every budget. Whether you want to relax on the beach, climb volcanoes, hike around andean lakes, go ziplining in the cloud forest, canoe up an amazon tributary or cruise the galapagos, there is a perfect itinerary for everyone. Montanita surf report, surf forecast and live surf webcams. It catches any n and s swells, holding up to 10ft 3m sets and its a juicy right even when its only 2ft 0. But if you do not know how to surf and would like to give it a try, you do not need to worry. Surf lessons, board rental, surf trips within ecuador, tours and excursions. The clp luxury bus runs direct to montanita three times per day 5 am, 1 pm, 4. We can distinguish the following seasons in montanita.
Every hotel in montanita has some surfboards to rent. By contrast, if you go to montanita, ecuadors best known surf spot, expect to find a few dozen surfers, mainly locals, hugging a tight take off zone on the point. Also, check the surfing season chart, tips on how to get there and some popular surf camps. Prices for montanita spanish school spanish classes, spanish lessons, surf, rentals, scuba, salsa, yoga, trips, tours.