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Olón
The long sandy bay immediately north of Montañita, and the quiet half of that pair. A sand-bottomed a-frame that starts working under 3ft and empties out on weekdays, five minutes from a town where the same swell arrives with a crowd on it.
Surf outlook
We don't have a forecast outlook for Olón 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 Olón. 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 Olón, 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 1-4 · Best at Level 2.
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Find my Level →Beginner notes
The beginner alternative to Montañita, and close enough to walk out of the noise. Sand bottom, easy paddle, works at under 3ft, and recorded as empty midweek. Best on a low to mid tide.
Hazards
- rip currents on bigger swell
Nearby spots
The closest graded spots to Olón, 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 3 sources, last checked August 2026.
Sources disagree on exact position. Treat that figure as unsettled — we would rather say so than pick one and sound certain.