Portete Island sits just offshore from Mompiche, offering an alternative when the main point is too crowded. The reef break produces both lefts and rights over the coral bottom, with easy boat access from the main beach.
Water temp
26°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Short boat ride from Mompiche beach.
Peak: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: May, Jun, Nov
Best December-April with NW swells.
🌴 Ecuador premier left • Long tubular rides • Jungle paradise
🏖️ Beginner beach • Mompiche mellow option • Dark sand
🏖️ Quiet beach • Uncrowded peaks • Northern Esmeraldas
🎒 Backpacker haven • Long beach • Consistent peaks
🎣 Fishing village left • Long walls • Near Manta