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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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