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	The main break in front of the village is the busiest. At peak times (December–March weekends), the water fills with surfers of all levels. The break can be powerful and fast — intermediate to advanced surfers make the most of it.		The main break in front of the village is the busiest. At peak times (December–March weekends), the water fills with surfers of all levels. The break can be powerful and fast — intermediate to advanced surfers make the most of it.

	Beginners should take lessons at the south end of the beach where conditions are gentler — see [[Surfing Lessons]].		Beginners should take lessons at the south end of the beach where conditions are gentler — see [[Surfing Lessons (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Surfing Lessons]].

	{{EW dyk\|emoji=💞\|…two people buried in an embrace 8,000 years ago are still together, in a museum in Santa Elena?\|page=Amantes de Sumpa\|cta=Meet the lovers →}}		{{EW dyk\|emoji=💞\|…two people buried in an embrace 8,000 years ago are still together, in a museum in Santa Elena?\|page=Amantes de Sumpa\|cta=Meet the lovers →}}
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	== Facilities ==		== Facilities ==

	* Multiple surf schools line the beachfront offering [[Surfing Lessons\|lessons]] and board rentals		* Multiple surf schools line the beachfront offering [[Surfing Lessons (Ruta del Spondylus)\|lessons]] and board rentals
	* Board repair shops in the village		* Board repair shops in the village
	* Showers at some beachfront hostels (available to non-guests for a small fee)		* Showers at some beachfront hostels (available to non-guests for a small fee)
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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[Montañita Point]]		* [[Montañita Point]]
	* [[Surfing]]		* [[Surfing (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Surfing]]
	* [[Surfing Lessons]]		* [[Surfing Lessons (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Surfing Lessons]]
	* [[Montañita]]		* [[Montañita]]
	* [[Peak Surf Season]]		* [[Peak Surf Season]]

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| title = 🏄 Montañita Main Break
| label1 = Location
| data1 = Montañita, Santa Elena Province
| label2 = Break Type
| data2 = Beach break (sand bottom)
| label3 = Wave Size
| data3 = 1–3m typical; larger in swell season
| label4 = Best Season
| data4 = December–April (SW swells)
| label5 = Skill Level
| data5 = Intermediate to Advanced
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The Montañita Main Break is the primary surf break in front of [[Montañita]] village — the most famous surfing destination on the Santa Elena Peninsula and one of Ecuador's top surf spots.

== The Wave ==

The main break is a beach break over sand, producing left and right-hand waves depending on the swell direction. Wave quality varies significantly with conditions:

* '''December–April (wet season / swell season)''': The largest and best waves. Consistent SW ground swell produces well-shaped beach break waves 1–3m (3–10 ft). This is when Montañita hosts competitions.
* '''May–November (dry season)''': Smaller, less powerful conditions more suited to beginners and intermediate surfers. Wind swell only; cleaner mornings before the sea breeze builds.

== The Lineup ==

The main break in front of the village is the busiest. At peak times (December–March weekends), the water fills with surfers of all levels. The break can be powerful and fast — intermediate to advanced surfers make the most of it.

Beginners should take lessons at the south end of the beach where conditions are gentler — see [[Surfing Lessons]].

{{EW dyk|emoji=💞|…two people buried in an embrace 8,000 years ago are still together, in a museum in Santa Elena?|page=Amantes de Sumpa|cta=Meet the lovers →}}

== Facilities ==

* Multiple surf schools line the beachfront offering [[Surfing Lessons|lessons]] and board rentals
* Board repair shops in the village
* Showers at some beachfront hostels (available to non-guests for a small fee)
* The famous Montañita party scene starts after surf sessions end

== Hazards ==

* Powerful shorebreak at high tide can catch out beginners
* Crowded lineups in peak season
* Rock reef at the northern end of the break (near the point) — be aware of position

== See Also ==
* [[Montañita Point]]
* [[Surfing]]
* [[Surfing Lessons]]
* [[Montañita]]
* [[Peak Surf Season]]
* [[Portal:Sports in La Peninsula]]

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