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Portete is 5 minutes ahead from Mompiche, in front of Royal de Cameron hotel.
You have to take a boat to cross the river and get to Portete shore, its really cheap, like 50cents per person.
English (Translate this text in English): Portete is 5 minutes ahead from Mompiche, in front of Royal de Cameron hotel.
You have to take a boat to cross the river and get to Portete shore, its really cheap, like 50cents per person.
English (Translate this text in English): Portete is 5 minutes ahead from Mompiche, in front of Royal de Cameron hotel.
You have to take a boat to cross the river and get to Portete shore, its really cheap, like 50cents per person.
English (Translate this text in English): Portete is 5 minutes ahead from Mompiche, in front of Royal de Cameron hotel.
You have to take a boat to cross the river and get to Portete shore, its really cheap, like 50cents per person.
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessPaddle > 20mn or Boat
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypePoint-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerPowerful, Fun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorthWest, West
Good wind directionSouthEast, East
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising tide
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
Additional Information
There is a parking slot before getting to the river, its like 1 dollar per hour.
Portete is a rivermouth break and also a beachbreak, you can choose which one of those you feel more comfortable. Best tide to ride Portete is in high tide.
English (Translate this text in English): There is a parking slot before getting to the river, its like 1 dollar per hour.
Portete is a rivermouth break and also a beachbreak, you can choose which one of those you feel more comfortable. Best tide to ride Portete is in high tide.
English (Translate this text in English): There is a parking slot before getting to the river, its like 1 dollar per hour.
Portete is a rivermouth break and also a beachbreak, you can choose which one of those you feel more comfortable. Best tide to ride Portete is in high tide.
English (Translate this text in English): There is a parking slot before getting to the river, its like 1 dollar per hour.
Portete is a rivermouth break and also a beachbreak, you can choose which one of those you feel more comfortable. Best tide to ride Portete is in high tide.
Atmosphere
Portete is a small village near Mompiche, is the closest wave from Mompiche, its a good option when Mompiche is on high tide.
Once you get to Portete you will feel like you're in paradise!
Locals are nice and will be glad to help you.
You can rent a surfboard or bodyboard in front of the spot, you can also find a restaurant where you can try a delicious Ecuadorian ceviche for 6$, very tasty in my opinion.
English (Translate this text in English): Portete is a small village near Mompiche, is the closest wave from Mompiche, its a good option when Mompiche is on high tide.
Once you get to Portete you will feel like you're in paradise!
Locals are nice and will be glad to help you.
You can rent a surfboard or bodyboard in front of the spot, you can also find a restaurant where you can try a delicious Ecuadorian ceviche for 6$, very tasty in my opinion.
English (Translate this text in English): Portete is a small village near Mompiche, is the closest wave from Mompiche, its a good option when Mompiche is on high tide.
Once you get to Portete you will feel like you're in paradise!
Locals are nice and will be glad to help you.
You can rent a surfboard or bodyboard in front of the spot, you can also find a restaurant where you can try a delicious Ecuadorian ceviche for 6$, very tasty in my opinion.
English (Translate this text in English): Portete is a small village near Mompiche, is the closest wave from Mompiche, its a good option when Mompiche is on high tide.
Once you get to Portete you will feel like you're in paradise!
Locals are nice and will be glad to help you.
You can rent a surfboard or bodyboard in front of the spot, you can also find a restaurant where you can try a delicious Ecuadorian ceviche for 6$, very tasty in my opinion.
General
Surfing here is something magical, you can see the end of the island covered by palm trees from the pointbreak, its difficult and rarely, but you can get barreled sometimes.
English (Translate this text in English): Surfing here is something magical, you can see the end of the island covered by palm trees from the pointbreak, its difficult and rarely, but you can get barreled sometimes.
English (Translate this text in English): Surfing here is something magical, you can see the end of the island covered by palm trees from the pointbreak, its difficult and rarely, but you can get barreled sometimes.
English (Translate this text in English): Surfing here is something magical, you can see the end of the island covered by palm trees from the pointbreak, its difficult and rarely, but you can get barreled sometimes.
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