Montañita in January
January is one of the best months for surfing at Montañita. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves.
Plan your trip to MontañitaEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.3 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 26°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 28°C by day, 23°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 12 rainy days
MontañitaSanta Elena, EcuadorBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ SNC 50 kmWave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in January
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MáncoraPeru · 257 km away · water 23°C1.6 m waves2
LobitosPeru · 299 km away · water 22°C1.5 m waves3
Punta HermosaPeru · 1246 km away · water 20°C1.5 m waves4
ChicamaPeru · 670 km away · water 19°C1 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in January →Schools and camps near Montañita
- Alquiler de tablas de surfeo y clases de surfeo 0.3 km
- Escuela de surf Olon 2.4 km
- Esperanto bed and breakfast backpacker surf hostel 0.8 km
- Montñita Surf Camp 1.9 km
- Hostal Surf Olon 2.4 km
- Kamala Surf & Backpacker Hostel 3 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Montañita?
January is one of the best months for surfing at Montañita. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.3 m, water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
How warm is the water at Montañita in January?
About 26°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Montañita in January?
About 1.3 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Montañita in January?
Around 28°C by day and 23°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 12 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Máncora (1.6 m waves), Lobitos (1.5 m waves) & Punta Hermosa (1.5 m waves).