Located in Guayas and Manabi, Ecuador, La Bahia is a fun reef break that offers up rippable left-handers when the right swell arrives. The waves here are somewhat straightforward to surf and break for up to 100 meters (328 feet) over a rock bottom.
What are the best surf conditions for La Bahia?
Gets good between chest high and double overhead. We recommend riding a longboard when smaller and 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 not consistent (2/10) and will get busy at peak times (5/10). The best winds are from the Southeast. The best swells are from the Northwest. Works on all tides.
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.
