Surf spot

Olon

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Country: Ecuador
Coordinates: -1.7959, -80.7641

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	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	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	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)	11.8	11.3	10.8	10.4	9.4	9.4	8.9	9	9.4	8.9	5.5	4.7	4.8	4.9	4.7	4.6	4.6	4.8	4.8	4.9	5	5	4.2	4.9	4.9	7	6.3	10.4	10.7	13.8	12.4	13	12.3	12.7	13.4	13.2	12.9	12.8	12.6	12.4	12.2	11.9	11.7	11.3	11.2	11.2	11.2	10.9	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.8	7.7	4	4	4.8
Wave energy (kJ)	144	141	142	132	120	108	103	94	87	66	31	29	37	39	33	28	30	40	42	42	38	33	20	21	18	23	18	39	40	81	78	91	82	101	113	116	112	125	121	118	121	123	119	125	123	122	108	104	90	96	96	90	46	13	13	17
Wind speed (km/h)	5.9	1.8	0.7	8.7	12.1	11	7.6	9.4	10.3	10.4	9.7	12.6	12.4	11.9	9.1	9.2	10	7.6	7.1	10.3	12.7	11.5	9.4	9	8.4	5.5	4.4	7.1	11.9	11.8	8.9	9.4	7.6	7.9	9	9	10.8	9.1	7.1	5.1	8.4	11.1	8.6	10.1	13.9	11.6	8.4	8.7	10.3	8.6	6.5	9.8	13.8	13	9.1	8.6
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Olon, Ecuador is a laid-back surf town on Ecuador’s Pacific coast, just south of Montañita. It’s known for its long sandy beach, mellow atmosphere, and more relaxed vibe compared with its party-heavy neighbor.

Surf

Wave type: Mostly beach break
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, though it can still offer fun, punchier waves when conditions improve
Conditions: Usually more forgiving and less crowded than Montañita
Best season: Generally December to April for smaller, cleaner surf; larger swells can show up at other times of year

Atmosphere

Quiet, easygoing, and less commercialized
Good for travelers who want a surf base without the constant nightlife scene
Beachfront hostels, small hotels, cafés, and surf shops give it a simple surf-town feel

What to expect

A long open beach with plenty of room
Warm water year-round, so no wetsuit is usually needed
A good place to improve your surfing or enjoy relaxed sessions
Close enough to Montañita if you want more advanced surf or a busier social scene

Overall

Olon is a solid choice if you want a chill surf destination in Ecuador with decent waves, a friendly local vibe, and an easier pace than the nearby hotspots.