Montañita (La Punta)
Santa Elena · Ecuador
Right-hand pointgood for intermediates and advanced surfersboard rental nearby
Ecuador's main wave, a long right on the reef, season Dec–Apr. Best wind — E/SE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Right-hand point |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | -1.822, -80.756 |
FAQ
Is Montañita (La Punta) good for beginners?
Montañita (La Punta) is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Montañita (La Punta) today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#ecuador-santa-elena/montanita-point. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Santa Elena
- Ayampe — Beach break, intermediates
- Olón — Long beach break, beginners
- Montañita Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Manglaralto — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- La Chocolatera — Reef break by the headland, advanced surfers
- Punta Carnero — Beach break with reefs, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Engabao — Point-beach break, beginners and intermediates