🌊 A charming surfing village in Ecuador's Manabí province.
🌴 Known for consistent waves, a unique microclimate, and a relaxed vibe.
🏄♀️ Enjoy consistent waves suitable for all surfing levels
🌅 Witness beautiful sunsets between mythical islets
⛰️ Explore green mountains bathed by a unique cloud forest
🧘♀️ Find peace in a quiet town known as "a place of rest"
🏡 Admire aesthetically pleasing architecture of bamboo and wood
🍽️ Discover a variety of hostels, restaurants, and cafes
🤸♀️ Take yoga or surf lessons, or rent a board
🚶♀️ Walk along the Ayampe River, spotting birds and flora
🛶 Kayak from the Ayampe River basin to the sea during high tides
🤝 Join a growing community, including a women's surf group
✨ Experience holistic practices like temazcales and cacao therapy
🌊 Beach Break: A very long beach break, similar to Las Tunas.
💪 Wave Power: Powerful waves and barrels at low tide, and softer, more mellow waves at high tide.
🏄♂️ Longboarders: Excellent waves during small swells and high tide.
🤙 Shortboarders: Find barrels in “La Patera” when swell exceeds 5 feet.
🎓 All Levels: Suitable for all surfing levels; even beginners can practice in the whitewash during big swells.
⚠️ Safety: Pay attention to red flags and lifeguard suggestions due to strong rip currents.
☀️ High Season (December to April):
🌊 Influenced by north swells, offering perfect right and left waves.
🌡️ Very warm water, beaches full of sand.
🌧️ Characterized by sudden tropical rains followed by sunny days.
🌿 Lush green plants and birdsong.
🌡️ Average temperature: 78°F (25.5°C).
☁️ Low Season (May to November):
🌫️ A bit grayer and colder, but consistently offers waves.
🌬️ Humboldt current brings south and southwest swells, often with more wind, fog, and drizzle.
🪨 More stones from the Ayampe River visible on the beach.
🌡️ Average air temperature: 19°F (-7.2°C), water never drops below 75°F (24°C).
🌅 Best Conditions: Sunrise and sunset sessions recommended for perfect and glassy waves.
📈 High Season (December-April): Becoming increasingly crowded over the years.
📉 Low Season: Generally empty.
🧘♀️ Yoga: Plenty of places for yoga lessons (morning or sunset).
🏄♀️ Surf Schools: Surfa el Point, Aloha Surf School.
🍽️ Dining:
🍝 Italian food at Los Orishas
🍣 Sushibar at Selvamar
🥗 Healthy snacks and poke bowls at Soak Deli and ArteSano Ayampe
🥐 French Bakery at Oh la lá
💆♀️ Wellness: Mauli Wellness Spa offers massages and a hot tub.
🚶♀️ Outdoor: Walk along the Ayampe River to its slope, enjoying landscapes, birds, and flora.
🏊♀️ Swimming in the Ayampe River, known for rounded stones and quartz.
🛶 Kayaking from the river basin to the sea when the river connects with the Pacific Ocean.
🤝 Community: Growing community, including a women's surf community (Sirenas del Surf).
✨ Holistic Practices: Rituals such as temazcales, cacao therapy, and reiki are available.
riptides: Strong rip currents in some areas, requiring caution.
crowds: High season can be crowded, especially for surfing.
weather: Low season is grayer and colder with more wind and drizzle.