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Santa Elena, Ecuador

Olón

Beginner Beach break Sand bottom Peels both 0.5–2.4 m Any tide

A long, open beach south of Montañita with forgiving, consistent peaks and far fewer people. Ideal for improvers; when the swell is too big for Montañita's point, Olón stays manageable and fun.

Hazards

Rip

Conditions

Best swell
S, SSW, SW
Best wind
W, NW
Season
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Wave size
0.5–2.4 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
-2.2500, -80.7620

Facilities

ParkingToiletsCafeSurf SchoolBoard Rental

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