The Surf Route is part of the attractions of the Spondylus Route, and extends from the Playas canton, in the province of Guayas; passing through the provinces of Santa Elena and Manabí until reaching the Atacames canton, in the province of Esmeraldas.
It covers more than 560 kilometers of beaches, as well as specific surf spots on the islands of San Cristóbal, Isabela and Santa Cruz in the province of Galapagos.
Traditionally, the coastal profile had been until now a place where mainly spas (sun and beach tourism), gastronomy and protected areas stood out. Now, with the focus on adventure tourism, you can travel the entire coast harmonizing nature, culture and sport in the product called Ruta del Surf.
Now, on the threshold of the season, we begin with this installment of the more than 15 surf spots that our beloved province of Santa Elena offers for all lovers of this sport. In each installment we will show: the name of the destination, swell, category, wave direction, best months, wave size, facilities, nearby attractions, emergency phone number and additional tourist information. We begin with the first two spots now:
Saint Helena: THE CORNER
Swell: S/SW/NW/N
Category: point break
Wave direction: Right
Wave size: 6 to 8 feet
Recommendations: all tides, no wind
Best months: January, February
Observations: Be VERY careful with the rocks and the descent of the cliff.
Nearby attractions: Ayampe River, Cantalapiedra, Los Ahorcados islet.
Saint Helena: THE ENTRANCE Swell: NW/N Category: Beach break Wave direction: left and right Wave size: 3 to 6 feet Recommendations: mid-tide, no wind Best months: January, February Observations: Be careful with the rocks Nearby attractions: Ayampe River, Los Ahorcados, Montañita, Olón Sanctuary Emergency phone: Police 04 2942016, Civil Defense 042940594, Manglaralto Hospital 04 2901192
Saint Helena: THE NUÑEZ
Swell: SW/NW/N
Category: beach break
Wave direction: left and right
Wave size: 3 to 6 feet
Recommendations: mid-tide, no wind
Best months: January, February
Nearby attractions: Ayampe River, Olón Sanctuary, Montañita.
Saint Helena: SAN JOSE Swell: SW/NW/N Category: Beach break Wave direction: left and right Wave size: 3 to 6 feet Recommendations: mid-tide, no wind Best months: January, February Nearby attractions: Ayampe River, Montañita, Olón Sanctuary Emergency phone: Police 04 2942016, Civil Defense 042940594, Manglaralto Hospital 04 2901192
Saint Helena: OLON
Swell: SW/NW/N
Category: beach break
Wave direction: left and right
Wave size: 3 to 6 feet
Recommendations: mid-tide, no wind
Best months: January, February
Observations: Beware of bathers
Nearby attractions: Ayampe River, Olón Sanctuary, Montañita, Dos Mangas
Swell: S/SW/NW/N Category: Beach break Wave direction: left and right Wave size: 3 to 7 feet Recommendations: medium-high tide, no wind Best months: January, February Notes: Beware of hangover
Saint Helena: MONTAÑITA (Town)
Swell: S/SW/NW/N Category: Beach break Wave direction: left and right Wave size: 3 to 6 feet Recommendations: high and low tide, no wind Best months: Every month Observations: Beware of hangovers
Saint Helena: MOUNTAIN (The Point)
Swell: S/SW/NW/N
Category: beach break
Wave direction: left and right
Wave size: 3 to 8 feet
Recommendations: high and low tide, no wind
Best months: Every month
Observations: Be careful with the rocks when entering and leaving. At low tide, paddle carefully with the rocks.
Nearby attractions: Trails and crafts in Dos Mangas, Olón Sanctuary.
Saint Helena: WHITE WATERFRONT/THE BREAKWATER Swell: NW/N Category: Point break Wave direction: left Wave size: 3 to 5 feet Recommendations: mid-tide, no wind Observations: Good place for beginners Best months: January, February Nearby attractions: Ballenita, Salinas, Colonche Church Emergency phone: Police 04 2942016, Civil Defense 042940594, Sta. Elena Hospital 04 2941200
Swell: NW/N Category: Beach break Wave direction: left Wave size: 5 to 7 feet Recommendations: medium tide, no wind Best months: December-January
Observations: Beware of currents, presence of dunes
Saint Helena: CHULLUYPE
Swell: NW/N Category: Reef break Wave direction: left and right Wave size: 3 to 6 feet Recommendations: medium tide, no wind Best months: December-March Observations: Presence of manta rays. Be careful with the rocks when leaving.
Saint Helena: CAPTIVE
Swell: NW/N
Category: beach break
Wave direction: left and right
Wave size: 3 to 8 feet
Recommendations: mid-tide, no wind
Remarks: It is recommended to surf when the oil tankers are not loading. Oil pipeline
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