Ask for the road to Engabao, then on first road split take left (right to Engabao). Only takes 10 minutes from "Playas" town by car. Go until road ends and meets beach. Park there or ask permission to Guard at fenced lot right in front of point break. Sign your name (is easy to get in just honk and say you are going surfing). Park in front of wave. Dont pollute. Respect locals. Close your car well if parking out of private lot and/or go with a surf partner and better if local.
This is one of the classic surfspots in Ecuador and very close from Guayaquil where the majority of surfers live. So when on a swell and on a weekend/holiday it can get pretty crowded. 10-20 people. But there is no localism as in all Ecuador except for Montaņita. Week days are uncrowded surf most of the time and certain swells and on weekends too!.
you notice how all the waves look blown out?
That's because 95% of the time they are as in all of ecuador. IF you don't mind surfing with a steady 10-20knot onshore wind, go for it. Maybe kite boarding is the key here...I live in Ecuador, so I know.
comment by jojetone, 2005-10-21 22:35:26
Best in playas
Fucking amazing with a good southwest swell... a little barrel, quick , powerfull ... definitely amazing.... just beware of the rocks jejejeje...
comment by dan parmenter oregon, 2005-07-06 08:06:07
no sharks in playas ......
you dont need to go to any other place to surf playas you can find a lots waves in 1 town el peladdo posada shark bay mal paso and more enjoy.....
comment by Anonymous, 2007-01-11 01:07:08