Surf spot

Mompiche

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Country: Ecuador
Coordinates: 0.5097, -80.0287

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.4	0.7	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	WSW	SW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	12.4	11.9	11.8	11.8	11.4	11.2	10.9	10.7	11.9	11.9	11.9	11.6	9.1	9.1	4	4.1	4.1	3.9	7.7	3.8	4.5	4	3.8	8.7	8.7	14.4	10.3	15.6	16.6	14.8	6.4	13.7	7.9	8.9	10.4	10.7	14.2	12.3	11.6	12	11.8	11.8	11.8	12.2	11.2	11.5	11.4	11.3	12.3	11.6	11.5	11.4	10.9	10.9	11.2	11.3
Wave energy (kJ)	142	147	154	144	142	137	104	100	83	77	71	62	26	26	13	14	12	12	19	13	9	12	12	19	17	20	19	56	49	77	20	93	39	37	83	88	93	123	90	125	122	121	108	80	84	108	106	98	65	67	61	60	81	75	58	58
Wind speed (km/h)	2.6	4.2	3.1	7.9	11.4	11.7	5.6	3.6	2.9	4.7	4	8.1	13.8	13.1	6.5	4.4	5.2	5.3	4.6	6.3	11.6	13.4	7.1	6.1	6.8	6.8	4	7.3	13.5	13.8	7	4.3	6.1	7.4	5	7	14.4	13.1	5.4	3.6	3.6	3.7	3.6	8.9	12.5	14	6.1	4.1	3.2	3.8	3.6	5.1	8.7	12.1	6.6	3.5
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Mompiche, Ecuador is a relaxed, jungle-backed surf town on the country’s northwest coast, known for its warm tropical water, empty beaches, and fun, peaky waves. It has a low-key, laid-back vibe with simple lodging, small eateries, and a strong local feel—more “quiet surf escape” than developed resort town.

Surf

Best for: beginner to intermediate surfers, with occasional better days for advanced surfers when swell lines up
Wave type: mainly beach break and some point/reef-style setups nearby depending on conditions
Conditions: generally warm water, often forgiving waves, and long stretches of sand with relatively uncrowded lineups
Swell: works best with northwest swells and favorable tides/wind

Atmosphere

Tropical, humid, and lush, with mangroves and rainforest nearby
Small-town feel, slow pace, and minimal nightlife
Great for surfers who want to unplug and avoid busy surf scenes

Good to know

Infrastructure is basic in some parts, so expect a more rustic experience
Best suited for travelers comfortable with simple accommodations and local transportation
It’s a good place to combine surfing with beach walks, wildlife, and a quiet coastal stay