Located in Guayas and Manabi, Ecuador, Engabao is a fun beach break that offers up rippable and punchy waves. The waves here are pretty easy to surf and break for up to 100 meters (328 feet) over a sand bottom. Very consistent.
What are the best surf conditions for Engabao?
Gets good between waist-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a shortboard and then a step up as the size picks up. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here is consistent (7/10) and will get busy at peak times (5/10). The best winds are from the Northeast. The best swells are from the South, Southwest, and West. Works on a low to mid-tide best.
We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini year-round. Water temperatures range between 27°C and 25°C (81°F to 77°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
