Located in San Cristobal or Santa Cruz, the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Tortuga Bay is a decent beach break that offers up some fun sections for manoeuvres. The waves here are easy to surf and break for up to 150 metres (492 feet) over a sand bottom. This beach is idyllic, and you’ll see all sorts of local wildlife.
What are the best surf conditions for Tortuga Bay?
Tortuga Bay gets good between waist-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a longboard if smaller and a shortboard as the size picks up. This break is suitable for all levels of surfer. The surf here is not the most consistent (5/10) and will generally be uncrowded (3/10). The best winds are from the east, north, and northeast. The best swells are from the south, southwest, and west. Tortuga Bay works best on a mid to high tide.
We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini year-round. Water temperatures range between 24°C (75°F) and 27°C (81°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
