Mompiche Point
Mompiche is one of Ecuador's premier waves - a long, tubular left point that peels for 300+ meters on good days. Set in a lush jungle village, the wave fires during the December-April NW swell season, producing powerful, hollow walls that draw traveling surfers from around the world.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (292°)
- Direction range
- 270° - 330°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 110° - 160°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
Water temp
26°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: 2hr drive from Esmeraldas. Jungle village setting.
Best Season
Peak: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: May-Nov
Best December-April with NW swells. Also works with SW.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Portete Island
🏝️ Island reef break • Boat access • Alternative to Mompiche
Playa Negra Mompiche
🏖️ Beginner beach • Mompiche mellow option • Dark sand
Casa Blanca
🏖️ Quiet beach • Uncrowded peaks • Northern Esmeraldas
Canoa
🎒 Backpacker haven • Long beach • Consistent peaks
San Mateo
🎣 Fishing village left • Long walls • Near Manta