Surfing San Mateo, Ecuador: The Story of a Mother Wave and Her Three Daughters
San Mateo, Manta, once Ecuador’s longest left at 1,200 meters, now a mother wave and three daughters born from a fishing pier. A local guide’s honest breakdown.
Two Days at San José: When the Ocean Humbles Everyone
On March 10th and 11th, 2026, we visited one of the jewels of Ecuadorian surf: the famous wave of San José. A south-southwest swell was on its way, and every model pointed to the same thing: it was going to be big. According to the official report from INOCAR (Ecuador’s Naval Oceanographic Institute), the swell…
Ecuadorian Cuisine and Surfing: Fuel for Recovery
Surf Ecuador’s waves and savor its delights from energizing pre surf tropical fruits to Viche and Albacora Stew, each dish reflects
the region’s rich culture. More than a meal, it’s a celebration of the sea.Understanding El Niño and Its Impact on surfing in Ecuador
How El Niño affects swell direction, water temperature, and wave quality on Ecuador’s central coast. What to expect during El Niño
years, and how it changes when and where to surf.Surfing Safely in Ecuador: Tips for Travelers
Practical safety tips for surfing Ecuador’s central coast: choosing a local guide, reading wave patterns, currents, and ocean
conditions. Written by a 29-year local surfer, not a travel blogger.San Lorenzo Lighthouse: A Left-Hand Reef Break Near Manta
A sandy bottom reef break near San Lorenzo Lighthouse, just south of Manta. Fast lefts, hollow sections, and the kind of wave that
rewards local knowledge of tide and swell.In Search of the Perfect Slab: A Lesson in Respect and Preparation
A first hand account of chasing a powerful slab wave on Ecuador’s central coast, what it takes to read a heavy break, respect the
ocean, and prepare properly before paddling out
