Surf Spots

San Mateo

Central Ecuador, Ecuador

San Mateo is an advanced point break near Manta with left-hand waves over a rocky bottom. Conditions are best with NW swell and ESE winds. The spot has significant hazards including rocks, strong currents, and sharks.

Sharkbay

Southern Ecuador, Ecuador

Sharkbay is a right-pointing point break in Southern Ecuador near Playas, featuring a sand and rock bottom with rocks as a hazard. Best conditions occur with easterly winds and south to southwest swells during mid to high tide.

Tonga Reef

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Tonsupa

Northern Ecuador, Ecuador

Tonsupa is a right-hand beach break with a sand bottom located near Atacames in Northern Ecuador. The spot works best with northerly winds and responds to westerly, southwesterly, and southerly swell. Best surfed at combination tides, though buoys present a man-made hazard to watch for in the water.

Tortuga Bay

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Tortuga Bay is a beach break near Puerto Ayora in the Galapagos Islands that receives waves from both directions. Best conditions occur on mid to high tides with north winds and south swell. The sandy bottom is home to sharks, rays, rocks, and rips.

Viejamar

Central Ecuador, Ecuador

Viejamar is a beginner-friendly beach break in Central Ecuador near Las Tunas, with a sand bottom and waves from both directions. The break works best with southwesterly swells and easterly winds, and is suitable at all tidal stages. Watch for rips, undertow, and crowds.