Ecuador's best-known surf town, with a beach break in front of the village and a right-hand point at its north end. Popular with learners and travelling surfers.
Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces WSW
Level
intermediate
Best swell
S, SW, W
Best wind
E, NE (offshore)
Best tide
mid tide
Season
Year-round; larger south swells Jun-Sep
Typical size
0.5-2.5 m
Crowd
high
Hazards
Strong rips; Crowded in holiday periods
Nearby spots
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