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Ayampe
A village beach break in Manabí with several peaks over sand, and the most consistent wave on this list — it picks up both north and south swell, so it works year-round rather than in a season. Three of the region's camps sit on it, and it is close to empty during the week.
Surf outlook
We don't have a forecast outlook for Ayampe yet. The seasonal guidance below is based on long-run averages, not on this week.
Live conditions
We don't have a current forecast for Ayampe. The seasonal guidance below is based on long-run averages, not on today.
Surf Snapshot
Estimated seasonal guidance — not a live forecast.
When to surf Ayampe, month by month
Estimated from our authored seasonality — not a live forecast.
Peak season: May (All-time).
| Month | Surf consistency |
|---|---|
| Jan | Rare |
| Feb | Rare |
| Mar | Inconsistent |
| Apr | Moderate |
| Maypeak | All-time |
| Jun | High |
| July | Moderate |
| Aug | Moderate |
| Sept | Moderate |
| Oct | Moderate |
| Nov | Inconsistent |
| Dec | Rare |
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Rated for Levels 2-6 · Best at Level 4.
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Find my Level →Beginner notes
Often called a beginner beach, and the inside whitewater is one — but the sources put the daily average at 3-6ft, which is not a first-morning size. Learn on the inside with a school on a smaller day; Olón is the gentler wave if you have never stood up.
Hazards
- rip currents
- bigger swells 1-2 times a month
Nearby spots
The closest graded spots to Ayampe, straight-line distance.
Best months to surf here
In-season months for Ecuador, from our editors’ season calendar.
How this spot is sourced
Cross-checked against 4 sources from 2 independent lineages, last checked August 2026.
Sources disagree on exact position and which way it breaks. Treat those figures as unsettled — we would rather say so than pick one and sound certain.
Two or more independent sources agree on wave type.