Tortuga Bay
Tortuga Bay is a stunning white sand beach accessible via a 45-minute walk from Puerto Ayora. The beach break offers consistent waves in a postcard-perfect setting, with marine iguanas sunbathing on the sand between sessions.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Direction range
- 165° - 210°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 1.8m
- Ideal size
- 1.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- 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
23°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: 45min walk from Puerto Ayora. Closes at 5pm.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Nov
Secondary: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Best with S swells. Beach closes at 5pm.
Getting There
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