Punta Carnero
Santa Elena · Ecuador
Beach break with reefsgood for all levels — from beginner to advancedboard rental nearby
Long beach on the peninsula's south side, catches south swell. Best wind — NE.
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 | Beach break with reefs |
|---|---|
| Good for | all levels — from beginner to advanced |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | -2.272, -80.915 |
FAQ
Is Punta Carnero good for beginners?
Yes, Punta Carnero works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Punta Carnero 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/punta-carnero. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Santa Elena
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- Olón — Long beach break, beginners
- Montañita (La Punta) — Right-hand point, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Montañita Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Manglaralto — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- La Chocolatera — Reef break by the headland, advanced surfers
- Engabao — Point-beach break, beginners and intermediates