Located in Guayas and Manabi, Ecuador, Montañita is an excellent reef break that offers up a powerful right-hander that is one of the best and most popular waves in Ecuador. The waves here are challenging and break for up to 200 meters (656 feet) over a reef. This spot is easily identified by a phallic-shaped rock. Cheap accommodation and food abound.
What are the best surf conditions for Montañita?
Gets good between waist-high and triple overhead. We recommend riding a longboard if 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 consistent (7/10) and will get crowded (8/10). The best winds are from the Northeast. The best swells are from the North, Northwest, West, Southwest, and West. 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.
