Surf spot

Ayampe

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Country: Ecuador
Coordinates: -1.6799, -80.8158

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	8.6	10.9	10.3	9.6	8.8	8.5	8.1	8.1	7.3	8.1	5.4	4.6	4.7	4.8	4.7	4.6	4.7	4.7	4.8	4.9	4.9	4.9	4.3	4.5	4.8	5.8	7	8.6	10	12.3	13.3	10.9	12.3	12.1	12.6	11.8	12.8	12.6	12.4	12.2	12.1	11.8	11.6	11.1	11.1	11	10.9	10.8	10.7	10.7	10.7	7.9	5	4	4	4.2
Wave energy (kJ)	64	118	109	111	100	88	79	71	53	47	30	28	37	38	34	30	31	37	42	42	39	34	22	19	18	18	22	26	35	53	63	51	70	67	79	70	95	100	96	100	98	107	103	107	106	105	97	90	88	88	82	42	20	13	13	13
Wind speed (km/h)	4.3	1.5	0.8	7.4	9.2	8.2	6.1	8.6	9.7	10.3	9.9	12.1	11	10.6	8.7	8.9	9.2	8	7	9.9	11.1	10.9	9.1	8.7	8	5.7	4.6	6.8	11.5	9.8	8.4	8.7	6.8	7.1	8.3	9.2	10.2	8.4	6.6	3.7	7.3	10.4	9	9.2	12.5	10.7	7.8	7.1	9.4	8.9	6.5	9.2	13	11	8.9	9.2
Wind direction	WGlassy	ENEGlassy	SSEGlassy	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWGlassy	SSWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWOnshore	WSWGlassy	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SCross-on

Ayampe, Ecuador is a mellow, scenic surf town on Ecuador’s central Pacific coast, known for its laid-back vibe, tropical setting, and consistent waves. It’s a good spot for surfers looking for a less crowded alternative to the bigger-name breaks in Ecuador.

What the surf is like

Wave type: Mostly a beach break with some shifting sandbanks
Skill level: Best for beginners to intermediate surfers, though conditions can offer fun sessions for more experienced riders too
Consistency: Fairly consistent year-round, with better swells during the main surf season
Wave quality: Can produce clean, fun longer rides, especially when the swell lines up and wind is favorable

Conditions

Best swell direction: Typically works well with southwest swells
Best wind: Light offshore or calm morning conditions are usually best
Tides: Can work across different tides, but the best tide depends on the sandbars and swell size on the day

Atmosphere

Vibe: Relaxed, bohemian, and small-town
Crowds: Usually much less crowded than more famous Ecuadorian surf destinations
Setting: Lush hills, warm water, and a quiet beach village atmosphere

Good to know

Ayampe is also a great base if you want to explore nearby surf spots along the coast.
It’s popular with travelers who want a mix of surf, nature, and a calm beach lifestyle.