Surfing Casa Blanca: The Complete Guide

Casa Blanca is a sandy-bottom beach break located in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, offering both lefts and rights along South America's vast coastline. Casa Blanca is a quiet beach break north of Mompiche, offering uncrowded waves for those seeking solitude. Rated as beginner-friendly difficulty with uncrowded conditions, this beach break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is SSW (202°), with workable conditions from S to SW (180°–225°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Casa Blanca needs a minimum of 0.9m / 3ft to start working and handles swells up to 1.8m / 6ft before conditions deteriorate.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 10 seconds, with 14 seconds being the sweet spot. Longer periods deliver more organized, powerful waves with better shape.

Wind: True offshore here blows from the E (90°). The full offshore range spans ENE to ESE (70°–110°). Glassy conditions under 4km/h from any direction also produce excellent surf. Plan for early morning dawn patrol sessions.

Tide: This spot works best at mid to high tide. Optimal tide range is 0.4m–1.5m.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Casa Blanca runs April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November (Apr–Nov). This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

Secondary Season: A secondary window opens December, January, February, March (Dec–Mar). While not as consistent, patient surfers can still score quality sessions during this period.

Season Notes: Works with S-SW swells year-round.

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 26°C / 79°F. Boardshorts or a thin rashguard are all you need.

Getting There

The nearest airport is ESM, approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by road.

Access: North of Mompiche. Beach road access.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🌀 Strong rips — Dangerous currents

Mild conditions. Watch currents on bigger days.

Safety Tips:

Study the currents before paddling out. Know your exit strategy

Skill Level: This spot is rated beginner-friendly (3/10). Crowd Level: Typically uncrowded (2/10).

Check the Live Forecast

Planning a session at Casa Blanca? Check the live forecast on Strike Mission to see today's conditions and the 10-day outlook. Our Strike Score algorithm rates this spot from 0 to 100 every day, factoring in swell direction, size, period, wind, and tide — so you know exactly when to paddle out.

Don't leave your next surf trip to chance. Let the data tell you when Casa Blanca is firing.

*Conditions data sourced from Strike Mission's verified spot database.*