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	<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:2.6em; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:2px; line-height:1; margin-bottom:8px;">Surfing <span style="font-style:italic; font-weight:normal; color:#5dc8e8;">La Península</span></div>		<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:2.6em; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:2px; line-height:1; margin-bottom:8px;">Surfing <span style="font-style:italic; font-weight:normal; color:#5dc8e8;">La Península</span></div>

	<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.9em; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65); max-width:560px; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:24px;">~~Three~~ distinct breaks across one compact coastline — beach surf, ~~point~~ surf, and open Pacific swell. Ecuador's best-kept surfing secret is hiding in plain sight.</div>		<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.9em; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65); max-width:560px; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:24px;">Four distinct breaks across one compact coastline — beach surf, reef surf, and open Pacific swell. Ecuador's best-kept surfing secret is hiding in plain sight.</div>

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			<div style="font-size:1.05em; font-weight:bold; color:#003d5c; margin-bottom:6px;">Playa de la FAE <span style="font-weight:normal; color:#7a7a7a; font-size:0.88em;">(La Lobería)</span></div>
			<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.82em; color:#6a6a6a; line-height:1.55;">The best surf spot on the peninsula. A consistent left-hand reef break with point-break characteristics — the wave peels predictably over a rocky shelf rather than shifting sandbars, producing long, well-shaped lefts. The power and the reef make this intermediate-to-advanced territory. Located inside the Ecuadorian Air Force (FAE) base — bring your ID to present at the military checkpoint on the way in.</div>
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			<span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:10px; padding:2px 7px; border-radius:20px; font-weight:bold; background:#e1f5ee; color:#0f6e56;">Intermediate–Advanced</span>
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	<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.82em; font-weight:bold; color:#003d5c; margin-bottom:5px;">Chulluype</div>		<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.82em; font-weight:bold; color:#003d5c; margin-bottom:5px;">Chulluype</div>
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	<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; color:#7a7a7a; margin-bottom:10px;">Typical peak season swell by break:</div>		<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; color:#7a7a7a; margin-bottom:10px;">Typical peak season swell by break:</div>

			<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.8em; color:#7a7a7a; margin-bottom:3px;">La Fae (La Lobería)</div>
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<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-bottom:12px;">[[Main Page|EcuaWiki]] › [[Portal:The Peninsula|The Peninsula]] › [[Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)|Outdoor Activities]] › Surfing</div>

<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:2.6em; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:2px; line-height:1; margin-bottom:8px;">Surfing <span style="font-style:italic; font-weight:normal; color:#5dc8e8;">La Península</span></div>

<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.9em; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65); max-width:560px; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:24px;">Three distinct breaks across one compact coastline — beach surf, point surf, and open Pacific swell. Ecuador's best-kept surfing secret is hiding in plain sight.</div>

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<div style="font-style:italic; font-size:1.05em; color:#1565a0; line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:18px; padding-left:16px; border-left:3px solid #0093c4;">"Not the big-name swells of Montañita — but uncrowded, consistent, and honest. If you know where to look, La Península gives you waves to yourself."</div>

The Santa Elena Peninsula sits at the convergence of the Humboldt and Equatorial currents, creating surf conditions unlike anywhere else on Ecuador's coast. The bay side offers sheltered, forgiving beach breaks for beginners; the open Pacific headlands catch raw swell for intermediate and experienced surfers. The peninsula is typically a stopover on the way north to '''[[Montañita]]''' — which means the breaks here are rarely crowded.


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<div style="font-size:1em; font-weight:bold; color:#003d5c; margin-bottom:6px;">Chulluype</div>
<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.82em; color:#6a6a6a; line-height:1.55;">The peninsula's most consistent beach break. A long sandy bay with multiple peaks, gentle shoulders, and forgiving closeouts. The default spot for local learners and touring surfers warming up before heading north.</div>
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<span style="font-size:10px; padding:2px 7px; border-radius:20px; font-weight:bold; background:#e1f5ee; color:#0f6e56;">Beginner OK</span>
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<div style="font-size:1em; font-weight:bold; color:#003d5c; margin-bottom:6px;">Farallón Dillon</div>
<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.82em; color:#6a6a6a; line-height:1.55;">A rocky offshore islet that wraps and focuses swell into a short, punchy right-hander. Best on a mid-swell with clean conditions. Reached by paddle or panga. Also excellent for snorkeling when flat.</div>
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<span style="font-size:10px; padding:2px 7px; border-radius:20px; font-weight:bold; background:#e1f5ee; color:#0f6e56;">Intermediate+</span>
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<div style="font-size:1em; font-weight:bold; color:#003d5c; margin-bottom:6px;">Espigón Break</div>
<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.82em; color:#6a6a6a; line-height:1.55;">A jetty-deflected break at the south end of Punta Blanca's 3.7 km beach. Best at mid-to-high tide. The wave breaks left and right off the rocks — the left is longer and better shaped. Often empty on weekdays.</div>
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<span style="font-size:10px; padding:2px 7px; border-radius:20px; font-weight:bold; background:#e1f5ee; color:#0f6e56;">Intermediate</span>
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<div style="font-size:1em; font-weight:bold; color:#003d5c; margin-bottom:6px;">Mar Bravo</div>
<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.82em; color:#6a6a6a; line-height:1.55;">The exposed ocean-facing beach in western Salinas. Strong shore dump and rips make this unsuitable for swimming — but it produces short, powerful beach break waves popular with bodyboarders and experienced surfers.</div>
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<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.85em; color:#6a6a6a; line-height:1.6; margin-top:12px;">A fifth option worth noting: '''[[Punta Carnero]]''', south of Salinas, produces irregular but occasionally excellent reef waves on large SW swells. Access is difficult, conditions unpredictable, and rip currents are present — locals only, no instructor should bring beginners here.</div>


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| Main surf season. NW/SW groundswell 2–8 ft. Warm water (~24 °C). Crowded on weekends, especially Jan–Feb. High season prices for accommodation.
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| Transition month. Swell inconsistent but still catches good days. Crowds thin out as Semana Santa passes.
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| '''Jun–Sep'''
| Dry season. Flat or very small. Strong onshore winds make conditions choppy even when surf appears. [[Whale Watching (La Peninsula)|Whale-watching season]] instead.
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| Second window opens sporadically. Smaller, lighter crowds, lower prices. Worth checking forecasts for surprise swells.
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All three main breaks are accessible from '''[[Salinas]]''' (the logical base). Chulluype and Ballenita are 15 minutes east by taxi or bus. Punta Blanca is a 25-minute ride toward Chanduy — taxis are cheapest; there is no direct bus. The journey up from Guayaquil takes about 2 hours via the E-40.

See '''[[Understanding Public Transportation in La Peninsula|Public Transportation]]''' for bus routes and '''[[Taxis and Taxi Apps|Taxis & Apps]]''' for typical fares between towns.


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<div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:0.9em; color:#003d5c;">Escuela de Surf Ballenita</div>
<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.8em; color:#6a6a6a; line-height:1.5;">Lessons at Chulluype for all levels. Board rental by hour or day. Based on the beach front, Ballenita. Book same-day in season.</div>
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<div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:0.9em; color:#003d5c;">Salinas Surf & Watersports</div>
<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.8em; color:#6a6a6a; line-height:1.5;">Multi-sport operator on the malecón. Surfboards, bodyboards, kayaks. Introductory surf lessons available Dec–Apr.</div>
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<div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:0.9em; color:#003d5c;">Panga transfers to Farallón Dillon</div>
<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.8em; color:#6a6a6a; line-height:1.5;">Local fishermen in Ballenita will run surfers out to the rock break — negotiate on the beach. Around $5–8 per person.</div>
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No surf-specific forecast service covers La Península directly. These options work for the area:

* '''Windguru''' — search Santa Elena or Salinas for swell and wind forecasts
* '''Surfline / MSW''' — search the broader Santa Elena Peninsula zone
* '''Magic Seaweed''' — spot: Montañita (same swell window, 1 hour north)


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'''[[Bodyboarding (La Peninsula)|Bodyboarding]]'''
<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.76em; color:#8a8a8a; margin-top:2px;">Mar Bravo & Chulluype</div>
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'''[[Kitesurfing (La Peninsula)|Kitesurfing]]'''
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'''[[Snorkeling (La Peninsula)|Snorkeling]]'''
<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.76em; color:#8a8a8a; margin-top:2px;">Farallón Dillon when flat</div>
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'''[[Windsurfing (La Peninsula)|Windsurfing]]'''
<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.76em; color:#8a8a8a; margin-top:2px;">Same winds, less crowd</div>
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'''[[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus|Ruta del Spondylus]]'''
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'''[[Whale Watching (La Peninsula)|Whale Watching]]'''
<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.76em; color:#8a8a8a; margin-top:2px;">Jun–Sep off-season plan</div>
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| style="padding:2px 0; color:#7a7a7a;" | Beginner-friendly
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| style="padding:2px 4px 8px 0; color:#7a7a7a;" | Crowds
| style="padding:2px 0 8px; text-align:right;" | <span style="color:#0093c4;">●●</span><span style="color:#d0dce8;">●●●</span>
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| style="padding:2px 0; color:#7a7a7a;" | Beginner-friendly
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| style="padding:2px 0; color:#7a7a7a;" | Beginner-friendly
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<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; color:#7a7a7a; margin-bottom:10px;">Typical peak season swell by break:</div>

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<span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; color:#7a7a7a; min-width:36px; text-align:right;">3–7 ft</span>
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<span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; color:#7a7a7a; min-width:36px; text-align:right;">2–5 ft</span>
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<span style="color:#4a4a4a; line-height:1.5;"><b>Mar Bravo rips.</b> Strong shore break and side rips. Not for swimming. Surfers only, and experienced ones.</span>
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<span style="color:#4a4a4a; line-height:1.5;"><b>Punta Carnero.</b> Irregular currents, sharp reef. No lifeguards. Avoid unless with someone who knows the spot.</span>
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<span style="color:#4a4a4a; line-height:1.5;"><b>No lifeguards</b> at any surf break on the peninsula. Surf within your ability.</span>
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<span style="font-size:13px; flex-shrink:0;">ℹ</span>
<span style="color:#4a4a4a; line-height:1.5;"><b>Sun exposure</b> at the equator is intense year-round. SPF 50+ reef-safe sunscreen and a rashguard are recommended.</span>
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<span style="color:#4a4a4a; line-height:1.5;">Emergency: <b>911</b>. Nearest hospital is in [[Medical Services|La Libertad]].</span>
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<span style="font-weight:bold; color:#005f8a; min-width:64px; flex-shrink:0;">Dec–Apr</span>
<span style="color:#4a4a4a; line-height:1.4;">All breaks firing. Surfing, bodyboarding, deep-sea fishing.</span>
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<span style="font-weight:bold; color:#005f8a; min-width:64px; flex-shrink:0;">Jun–Sep</span>
<span style="color:#4a4a4a; line-height:1.4;">Flat surf. Switch to [[Whale Watching (La Peninsula)|whale watching]] or head to Montañita.</span>
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<span style="font-weight:bold; color:#005f8a; min-width:64px; flex-shrink:0;">Oct–Nov</span>
<span style="color:#4a4a4a; line-height:1.4;">Surprise swells possible. Check Windguru before committing.</span>
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	<span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:10px; padding:2px 7px; border-radius:20px; font-weight:bold; background:#e1f5ee; color:#0f6e56;">Intermediate–Advanced</span>		<span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:10px; padding:2px 7px; border-radius:20px; font-weight:bold; background:#e1f5ee; color:#0f6e56;">Intermediate–Advanced</span>
	<span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:10px; padding:2px 7px; border-radius:20px; font-weight:bold; background:#faeeda; color:#854f0b;">~~Dec–Apr best~~</span>		<span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:10px; padding:2px 7px; border-radius:20px; font-weight:bold; background:#faeeda; color:#854f0b;">Consistent Year Round</span>
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	<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:9px; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:bold; color:#2e7d32; margin-bottom:3px;">Salinas (~~San Lorenzo~~) · Intermediate</div>		<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:9px; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:bold; color:#2e7d32; margin-bottom:3px;">Salinas (Mar bravo) · Intermediate</div>
	<div style="font-size:1em; font-weight:bold; color:#003d5c; margin-bottom:6px;">La Chueca</div>		<div style="font-size:1em; font-weight:bold; color:#003d5c; margin-bottom:6px;">La Chueca</div>
	<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.82em; color:#6a6a6a; line-height:1.55;">Located near the military base in the San Lorenzo area. A punchy, fast beach break that works as a good alternative when outer breaks like Mar Bravo are too big or closing out. Needs swell to wrap around La Chocolatera; good for intermediate surfers after a quick, hollow wave.</div>		<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.82em; color:#6a6a6a; line-height:1.55;">Located near the military base in the San Lorenzo area. A punchy, fast beach break that works as a good alternative when outer breaks like Mar Bravo are too big or closing out. Needs swell to wrap around La Chocolatera; good for intermediate surfers after a quick, hollow wave.</div>
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	<div style="font-size:1em; font-weight:bold; color:#003d5c; margin-bottom:6px;">La Diablica ~~<span style="font-weight:normal; color:#7a7a7a; font-size:0.88em;">(San Lorenzo)</span>~~</div>		<div style="font-size:1em; font-weight:bold; color:#003d5c; margin-bottom:6px;">La Diablica </div>
	<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.82em; color:#6a6a6a; line-height:1.55;">A consistent beach break between ~~La Chueca~~ and ~~Chipipe~~, known for fast, hollow sections popular with surfers and bodyboarders alike. Because it sits inside the bay, it requires swell energy to wrap around La Chocolatera. When conditions align, it transforms into a clean, manageable wave. Works best mid-to-high tide; current can strengthen as swell picks up. A great spot for a quick urban session.</div>		<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.82em; color:#6a6a6a; line-height:1.55;">A consistent beach break between Punta Carnero and Anconcito, known for fast, hollow sections popular with surfers and bodyboarders alike. Because it sits inside the bay, it requires swell energy to wrap around La Chocolatera. When conditions align, it transforms into a clean, manageable wave. Works best mid-to-high tide; current can strengthen as swell picks up. A great spot for a quick urban session.</div>
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