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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]] › Bodyboarding</div> | <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]] › Bodyboarding</div> | ||
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== Overview == | == Overview == <!--T:2--> | ||
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Bodyboarding (boogie boarding) uses the same breaks as surfing on the Santa Elena Peninsula. The main spots — Chulluype, Punta Blanca, and Mar Bravo — offer beach and reef breaks that work well for bodyboarders. The advantage over surfing is accessibility: no standing required, lower barrier to entry, and much shorter learning time. | Bodyboarding (boogie boarding) uses the same breaks as surfing on the Santa Elena Peninsula. The main spots — Chulluype, Punta Blanca, and Mar Bravo — offer beach and reef breaks that work well for bodyboarders. The advantage over surfing is accessibility: no standing required, lower barrier to entry, and much shorter learning time. | ||
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Chulluype, in the [[Ballenita]] area, is the peninsula's most consistent break and the best all-round bodyboarding spot. The wave is powerful enough to be exciting but the beach is sandy, making wipeouts forgiving. Punta Blanca is more exposed and suited to those comfortable in larger surf. | Chulluype, in the [[Ballenita]] area, is the peninsula's most consistent break and the best all-round bodyboarding spot. The wave is powerful enough to be exciting but the beach is sandy, making wipeouts forgiving. Punta Blanca is more exposed and suited to those comfortable in larger surf. | ||
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The best conditions coincide with the surf season — December through April, when northwest swells arrive and water is warmest (24–28°C). The dry season (May–November) sees smaller, inconsistent swell. | The best conditions coincide with the surf season — December through April, when northwest swells arrive and water is warmest (24–28°C). The dry season (May–November) sees smaller, inconsistent swell. | ||
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{{EW dyk|emoji=🐢|…just off Ayangue, El Pelado islet is a marine reserve where divers meet turtles, rays and reef fish?|page=Scuba Diving (Ruta del Spondylus)|cta=Dive El Pelado →}} | {{EW dyk|emoji=🐢|…just off Ayangue, El Pelado islet is a marine reserve where divers meet turtles, rays and reef fish?|page=Scuba Diving (Ruta del Spondylus)|cta=Dive El Pelado →}} | ||
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* '''Dec–Apr:''' Best swell, warmest water — peak bodyboarding season | * '''Dec–Apr:''' Best swell, warmest water — peak bodyboarding season | ||
* '''May–Nov:''' Smaller, less consistent swell; cooler water (19–22°C); fewer people | * '''May–Nov:''' Smaller, less consistent swell; cooler water (19–22°C); fewer people | ||
== Getting There == | == Getting There == <!--T:11--> | ||
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* Chulluype / Ballenita: Bus from [[La Libertad]] to Ballenita (ask for Chulluype) | * Chulluype / Ballenita: Bus from [[La Libertad]] to Ballenita (ask for Chulluype) | ||
* Punta Blanca: any Ruta del Spondylus bus, or a [[Taxis and Taxi Apps|taxi]] from La Libertad ($10–15) | * Punta Blanca: any Ruta del Spondylus bus, or a [[Taxis and Taxi Apps|taxi]] from La Libertad ($10–15) | ||
* Mar Bravo: Within walking distance of Salinas centro | * Mar Bravo: Within walking distance of Salinas centro | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Surfing (La Peninsula)|Surfing]] — same breaks, standing up | * [[Surfing (La Peninsula)|Surfing]] — same breaks, standing up | ||
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* [[Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)]] — full activities index | * [[Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)]] — full activities index | ||
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[[Category:Outdoor Activities]] | [[Category:Outdoor Activities]] | ||
[[Category:Water Sports]] | [[Category:Water Sports]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:43, 30 October 2026
Bodyboarding La Península
The same breaks as surfing — same swell, same barrels at Chulluype — with less equipment, a shallower learning curve, and almost no queue.
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Dec–Apr
Peak season
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1–6 ft
Typical swell
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Chulluype
Best break
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22 °C
Avg water temp
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Overview
Bodyboarding (boogie boarding) uses the same breaks as surfing on the Santa Elena Peninsula. The main spots — Chulluype, Punta Blanca, and Mar Bravo — offer beach and reef breaks that work well for bodyboarders. The advantage over surfing is accessibility: no standing required, lower barrier to entry, and much shorter learning time.
Chulluype, in the Ballenita area, is the peninsula's most consistent break and the best all-round bodyboarding spot. The wave is powerful enough to be exciting but the beach is sandy, making wipeouts forgiving. Punta Blanca is more exposed and suited to those comfortable in larger surf.
The best conditions coincide with the surf season — December through April, when northwest swells arrive and water is warmest (24–28°C). The dry season (May–November) sees smaller, inconsistent swell.
Spots
| Spot | Type | Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chulluype (Ballenita) | Beach/reef | All levels | Most consistent; same as the main surf break |
| Punta Blanca | Beach break | Intermediate+ | More exposed; worth the trip in good swell |
| Mar Bravo (Salinas) | Beach break | Beginner–intermediate | Powerful shorebreak; short rides, fun in small swell |
| Chipipe (Salinas) | Beach break | Beginner | Bay side; gentle, small waves — best for first-timers |
Did you know…?
🐢 …just off Ayangue, El Pelado islet is a marine reserve where divers meet turtles, rays and reef fish?
Season
- Dec–Apr: Best swell, warmest water — peak bodyboarding season
- May–Nov: Smaller, less consistent swell; cooler water (19–22°C); fewer people
Getting There
- Chulluype / Ballenita: Bus from La Libertad to Ballenita (ask for Chulluype)
- Punta Blanca: any Ruta del Spondylus bus, or a taxi from La Libertad ($10–15)
- Mar Bravo: Within walking distance of Salinas centro
See Also
- Surfing — same breaks, standing up
- Swimming — for non-surfing beach use
- Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula) — full activities index
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