Surf Lessons in Montañita
Montañita is a great place to learn how to surf. The waves here are great for beginners — mellow waves and sandy bottom, making it ideal for your first time or to improve your skills.
Today's Conditions
Full forecastKnee to waist-high
12s period
8 kph
WNW
28°C
Warm — boardshorts OK
10.0/10
Great day to surf
Surfing at Montañita
We don't have instructors listed at Montañita yet, but this spot is worth knowing about. The waves here are beginner-friendly — if you bring your own board or rent locally, it's a great place to practice.
Best tide
low, mid
Best wind
East, Northeast
Best swell
South, Southwest, West
About surfing in Montañita
Montañita is a point break located in Santa Elena, Ecuador. It's one of the friendliest spots in the area for people learning to surf — expect mellow, forgiving waves and a sandy bottom that's easy on your feet.
Montañita is a beginner-friendly point break located in Santa Elena, Ecuador. This welcoming spot offers gentle, forgiving waves ideal for first-time surfers and those building confidence on a board. Best on South and Southwest swells with East/Northeast offshore winds, it provides a safe and enjoyable learning environment with consistent, manageable waves.
The water is warm here — boardshorts or a rashguard are usually enough. Most instructors provide the board and everything you need.
Know before you go — Montañita
Here's what you should know about surfing at Montañita — conditions, timing, and practical stuff.
The waves
Montañita is a point break. The waves break gently over sand, which makes it forgiving when you fall. Perfect for first-timers.
When to go
Montañita has surfable waves most of the year. Check the forecast to pick the best day for your visit. Right now the water is warm at 28°C.
Ready to try Montañita?
Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your technique, a local instructor makes all the difference.
Looking for surf lessons in Montañita, Santa Elena, Ecuador? Surfer Worldwide helps you find local instructors who know this spot inside out. Santa Elena is a popular surf destination with consistent waves and a welcoming surf community. Check live conditions, compare instructors, and discover what to do in the area.
¿Buscas clases de surf en Montañita, Santa Elena, Ecuador? En Surfer Worldwide puedes encontrar instructores locales certificados que conocen este spot mejor que nadie. Santa Elena es un destino popular para surfear con olas consistentes y una comunidad de surfistas acogedora. Consulta las condiciones en vivo, compara instructores y descubre qué hacer en la zona.