Surf spot

Los Patios

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Country: Ecuador
Coordinates: -2.6795, -80.3572

Metric
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Wave period (s)	7.3	4.3	4.3	4.5	4.8	4.9	4.8	5	5.1	4.9	4.8	4.6	4.5	4.7	4.2	7.8	4	4	4	15.9	15.5	15.3	7.8	14.7	14.3	14.1	13.4	13.1	12.6	12.8	12.6	12.5	12.3	12.4	12.2	11.9	11.7	11.6	11.4	11.7	11.4	11.2	11.1	10.9	10.9	11	10.9	10.2	9.2	4.4	4.5	6.8	9.1	10.6	10.6	10.5
Wave energy (kJ)	44	16	22	27	24	24	27	36	46	50	45	37	26	17	15	32	14	11	9	107	130	137	41	155	157	163	158	168	130	169	163	162	149	135	130	140	119	116	114	92	87	79	89	81	81	81	75	65	57	25	29	50	63	70	70	69
Wind speed (km/h)	13.9	11	11.3	10.8	22.2	22.2	17.4	15	14.1	13.6	12.4	11.1	19.5	25.1	18.7	14.2	10.9	6.6	4.7	10.8	18.1	22	18.3	15.9	14	10.6	8.7	11.2	13.8	19.5	17.1	16.7	16.8	15.8	12	13	18.3	17.3	15.1	12.6	12.4	10.1	8.4	9.3	20.3	22.5	17.9	15.2	11.6	9.8	10.9	9.7	14.4	19.3	18.5	16
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Los Patios, Ecuador is a well-known surf spot on the Ecuadorian coast, typically associated with the Santa Elena / Montañita area depending on how locals are referring to it. It’s a rocky reef or point-style break in a region famous for consistent Pacific swell, warm water, and a lively surf scene.

What it’s like

Wave type: Usually a reef/point break with cleaner, more organized waves than a beach break.
Best conditions: Works best with a solid southwest swell and favorable winds, often light offshore in the morning.
Wave quality: Can offer long, fun rides when it’s working, with sections that allow for turns and occasional barrels depending on size and shape.
Skill level: Generally better suited to intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when the swell is bigger or the takeoff is over reef.

Conditions & environment

Water: Tropical/warm, usually surfed in boardshorts or a springsuit/rashguard depending on season.
Bottom: Expect reef/rocky sections, so reef awareness is important.
Crowd: Can be busy when nearby surf towns are active, especially on good swell days.

Things to know

Check tide and swell direction closely, since reef breaks can change a lot with tide.
Watch for shallow sections and local currents.
If you’re unsure, go with a local guide or surfer familiar with the spot.