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Ayampe

Manabi, Ecuador
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Ayampe is an eco-village beach break popular with the yoga and wellness crowd. The consistent waves are perfect for beginners and longboarders, with numerous eco-lodges and healthy eating options in the village.

10-Day Forecast
Today5
3
Poor
0.8m@9s
9km/h
Thu6
51
Fair
0.9m@14s
8km/h
Fri7
45
Fair
0.8m@15s
9km/h
Sat8
37
Poor
1.0m@15s
14km/h
Sun9
46
Fair
0.8m@14s
9km/h
Mon10
30
Poor
0.6m@15s
10km/h
Tue11
39
Poor
0.7m@14s
11km/h
Wed12
16
Poor
1.0m@7s
7km/h
Thu13
44
Poor
0.7m@16s
6km/h
Fri14
57
Fair
1.2m@17s
7km/h
5+ days out, less certain
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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 8 km/h · PM 8 km/h · High tide at 7am (2.1m)
Swell
0.8m
SW(217°)
Score: 5/25
Period
9s
Short period / windswell
Score: 4/25
Wind
9km/h
SW(214°)
Score: 11/25
Weather
25°C
0.0mm59%
First light 5:57amSunrise 6:27amSunset 6:30pmLast light 7:00pm
Windswell0.1m@1sSecondary0.4mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 10:03am–5:57pm · through lowIdeal tide: 0.4–1.5m
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swell
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8g20
8g23
11g30
8g30
7g25
7g15
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10g26
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9g26
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tidem
1:12am0.4m
7:30am2.1m
1:50pm0.4m
8:00pm1.9m
2:01am0.5m
8:17am2.0m
2:44pm0.4m
9:01pm1.8m
3:00am0.7m
9:18am1.9m
3:50pm0.5m
10:14pm1.8m
4:16am0.7m
10:30am1.9m
5:07pm0.5m
5:42am0.7m
11:48am1.9m
6:23pm0.4m
12:50am1.9m
6:56am0.6m
1:00pm2.0m
7:30pm0.3m
1:51am2.1m
8:00am0.5m
2:01pm2.1m
8:22pm0.1m
2:46am2.3m
8:54am0.3m
2:56pm2.3m
9:12pm0.1m
3:34am2.5m
9:41am0.3m
3:45pm2.4m
9:58pm0.0m
4:16am2.5m
10:27am0.2m
4:32pm2.4m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:12 am
Low tide - 0.41m
7:30 am
High tide - 2.10m
1:50 pm
Low tide - 0.40m
8:00 pm
High tide - 1.87m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

3
Poor
Components
Swell Direction2/25
Swell Size5/25
Swell Period4/25
Wind11/25
Raw Score22/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide-1
💨 Gusty Wind-4
⚠️ Weak Component-5
📉 Undersized Swell-9
🚫 Undersized Capmax 64
Adjusted Score3/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score3
🌊 Slightly above optimal tide

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
W (270°)
Direction range
225° - 315°
Size range
0.9m - 1.8m
Ideal size
1.5m
Height multiplier
1.00×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
E (90°)
Offshore range
70° - 110°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid to high
Optimal range
0.4m - 1.5m

Water temp

24°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

4/10

Access: Eco-village. Yoga retreats nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Ayampe?

Ayampe works best on a mid to high tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Ayampe?

Offshore wind at Ayampe blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 70° to 110° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Ayampe?

Ayampe wants W swell (225° to 315°) between 0.9m and 1.8m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Ayampe?

The main season at Ayampe is Jan-Dec. Works year-round. Yoga/wellness vibe.

How do I get to Ayampe?

Fly into MEC, then allow about 120 minutes by road. Eco-village. Yoga retreats nearby.

What kind of wave is Ayampe?

Ayampe is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 3/10.

Best Season

Peak: Jan-Dec

Works year-round. Yoga/wellness vibe.

Getting There

Airport
MEC
Drive time
120 min
Data quality
verified

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