Surfing Ecuador
Weather conditions and surfing conditions on the coastal area of mainland of Ecuador are primarily determined by ocean currents which change throughout the two main seasons. The good news is that from December through the end of May the “El Nino” current dominates the “Peruvian or Humboldt” current. This time of year the surf gets big and glassy and Ecuador gets both north and south swells. There are not very strong currents and Ecuador is truly a surfing paradise with light crowds, warm water, no currents and great surf. Do not underestimate the size of the surf on the mainland of Ecuador you may need a board over seven feet for the big days and surf spots like Montanita and Puerto Cayo regularly break boards
The bad news is that from the beginning of June through the end of October the “Humboldt” current dominates the “El Nino” current, which brings in overcast conditions, onshore winds and colder water along the entire coast of Ecuador. The surf does get good this time of year but the winds are unpredictable and the weather can be cold and rainy. The surfing areas south of Manta do get the south swells which are dominant during this time of year. The surfing areas to the north of Manta do not receive much south swell and there are no north swells during this time of year. The Playas area in Southern Ecuador is very good for surfing this time of year since the south swells do it straight on and it does hold the wind. If would like additional information about the surf spots in Ecuador.
Read on for a description of surf break in Mainland Ecuador. | 
