News : Instructors and surfers from Montanita (comprising half of the Ecuadorian team) place in TOP 10 in Billabong ISA World Surfing Games 2011 in Panama with 7,740 points!

Throughout Ecuador, Montanita is known as "the" surf town, with year-round breaks and world class waves, it’s not hard to understand why. Whether you are a dedicated surfer looking to try out one of South Americas best surf spots or an adventure seeker looking for your next challenge, you will find everything you are looking for and more in Montanita.

The surfing conditions are consistant throughout the year and offer the perfect wave for all levels, whether you are a beginner wanting to walk out to a nice manageable wave or if you are seasoned surfer looking to charge some big breaks out at the point, Montanita will provide.

In Montanita, surfing isn’t a past-time, it’s a way of life and a strong influence on the local community. In no time you will have friends waiting for you behind the breakers shouting encouragement as you charge your next wave.

The beautiful thing about the coastline surrounding Montanita is that there are numerous surf spots that work in different conditions. So if the waves aren’t doing it for you in Montanita then a ten minute, 30cent bus ride will give you access to a number deserted first class breaks.

Every second weekend we load up the surf truck and make a short surf trip up or down the coast. This is the perfect occasion to practice those new moves you have been learning in class and explore some of the more secret surf spots which are usually guarded as local knowledge.

Montañita - simply a surfer’s paradise!