Surfing Salinas Points: The Complete Guide

Salinas Points is a point break located in Guayas, Ecuador, offering both lefts and rights along South America's vast coastline. Salinas is Ecuador's westernmost point and a wealthy resort town with multiple surf breaks around the peninsula. Rated as intermediate difficulty with moderately crowded conditions, this point break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is W (270°), with workable conditions from SW to NW (225°–315°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Salinas Points needs a minimum of 1.2m / 4ft to start working and handles swells up to 2.4m / 8ft 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 ENE (67°). The full offshore range spans NE to E (45°–90°). 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 all tides. Optimal tide range is 0.4m–1.5m.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Salinas Points runs Year-round. This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

Season Notes: Year-round. Multiple breaks in area.

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 24°C / 75°F. A shorty or spring suit is recommended for longer sessions.

Getting There

The nearest airport is GYE, approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes by road.

Access: Wealthy resort town. Multiple breaks.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🪨 Rocks — Rocky entry/exit or in lineup
👥 Crowded — Gets very crowded

Multiple reef/point breaks. Resort town.

Safety Tips:

Surf early mornings or off-peak days to avoid the worst of the crowds

Skill Level: This spot is rated intermediate (5/10). Crowd Level: Typically moderately crowded (5/10).

Check the Live Forecast

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