La Rinconada surf forecast
La Entrada · Santa Elena · Ecuador
A reef break in the corner under the headland north of La Entrada, about 12 km north of Montañita. It needs a decent swell and a high, rising tide; the left is the better of the two directions, with rides of 50 to 150 m. Access is on foot over the rocks from La Entrada, so the lineup is usually small. Fine for intermediate surfers who can handle a rocky entry.
- Break
- reef break, peaks both ways; faces SSW
- Level
- intermediate
- Best swell
- SW, W, NW
- Best wind
- NNE, NE, N (offshore)
- Best tide
- high tide
- Season
- December to April for north-west swells; May to October for south swells
- Typical size
- 1.5-2.5 m
- Crowd
- low
- Hazards
- Sharp, barnacle-covered rocks, especially on the right; Sea urchins; Walk in over rocks from La Entrada at low tide
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Montañita.
Nearby spots
- Olón
- La Punta (Montañita), Montañita
- Montañita
- Manglaralto
- Capaes, Santa Elena
- Punta Chulluipe, La Libertad
Questions
Is La Rinconada good for beginners?
It is best for intermediate surfers (sharp, barnacle-covered rocks, especially on the right; sea urchins). Beginners nearby can try Olón, Olón.
What swell, wind and tide work best at La Rinconada?
SW, W, NW swell, NNE, NE, N wind (offshore), at high tide. Typical size 1.5-2.5 m.
Learn more: why the swell period changes the size, wind and tide, reading a forecast and the lineup together.
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