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“Great surf spot! pure Ecuador! out of the tourism sight, look for Daniel’s surf Shelter “hostal puerto Engabao” a local surfer that will help you to hook up with other spots also offers cheap an clean accommodation hostel is pretty cool cozy rooms surfboard rental mini surf shop and good coffee definitely recommend it.”
Greg from AUSTRALIA - 31 Aug 2018
Engabao Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 3 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 4.7(1: Engabao is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 5.0(1: Engabao is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Guayas. 5: the best break in Guayas). |
Difficulty Level: 3.3(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.5(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Engabao can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.5(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Engabao, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 4.5(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Engabao are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.7(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.7(1: Often too crowded. 5: Engabao is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Engabao requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.5(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 5.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.5(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Engabao for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.5(1: Camping at Engabao is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Engabao is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.5(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.5(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Engabao, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Engabao where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Fast wave, good barrels. I love it! If you go stay at Daniel's surf shelter Hostal Puerto Engabao. He's a friendly local and will take you surfing other waves as well.”
carlos from ECUADOR - 08 Mar 2017
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