WaveSearch

Surf Spots in Santa Elena

The Santa Elena province is the heart of surfing in Ecuador, home to Montañita, the country's surf capital. This vibrant town is famous for its point-break right, its lively nightlife and its international surf community, which have made it a must-stop of South American surfing. Right next door, Olón offers a wide, quiet beach with gentle waves ideal for families and beginners. The water is warm all year round, which allows surfing in boardshorts in any season, and the best swell conditions come between December and May. With its mix of quality waves, festive atmosphere and beaches for all levels, Santa Elena is the most popular and complete surf destination in Ecuador.

2 spots 2 with forecast 1 Beginner 1 Intermediate

Surfing in Santa Elena, Ecuador

Santa Elena has 2 surf spots registered on WaveSearch. There are 1 for beginners, 1 for intermediates, 0 for advanced and 0 for experts.

The predominant surfaces are arena y roca.

Sports practiced include surf, longboard y bodyboard.

Explore spots by region

We use essential cookies for site functionality (session, preferences, and security). We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. Learn more