
Mompiche Surf Spot, Ecuador
Ecuador
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Quick answer
Where is Mompiche?
Mompiche is a left-hand point break in Ecuador. Best season: December to April (north swells). Level: Intermediate. GPS: 0.5100, -80.0260.
| Location | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 0.5100, -80.0260 |
| Wave type | Point break |
| Direction | Left-hand |
| Wave quality | High quality |
| Best season | December to April (north swells) |
| Tide | All tides; best on a pushing tide |
| Consistency | Consistent through the season |
| Skill level | Intermediate |
| Crowds | Moderate; can get busy in peak season |
About This Break
Ecuador's celebrated left point, a long jungle-backed wall that lights up in the wet season. Mompiche is an intermediate-level left-hand point break in Ecuador, delivering high quality waves for improving surfers ready to progress. It is most consistent from December to April (north swells). All tides; best on a pushing tide. Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
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Local Knowledge
Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
Mompiche: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mompiche?
Mompiche is a left-hand point break in Ecuador. Its GPS coordinates are 0.5100, -80.0260.
When is the best time to surf Mompiche?
The best season to surf Mompiche is December to April (north swells). Tide: all tides; best on a pushing tide. Consistency: consistent through the season.
Is Mompiche good for beginners?
Not really. Mompiche is rated Intermediate, so it suits surfers who can already paddle out, read the lineup and take off on their own; beginners should start somewhere gentler. Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.

