Montañita in May
May is a fair month for surfing at Montañita; the best time is January–April, December. 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: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 26°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 28°C by day, 23°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 11 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 May
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LobitosPeru · 299 km away · water 22°C1.9 m waves2
Punta HermosaPeru · 1246 km away · water 20°C2 m waves3
ChicamaPeru · 670 km away · water 20°C1.3 m waves4
MáncoraPeru · 257 km away · water 23°C2 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in May →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 May a good time for surfing at Montañita?
May is a fair month for surfing at Montañita; the best time is January–April, December. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.4 m, water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
How warm is the water at Montañita in May?
About 26°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Montañita in May?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Montañita in May?
Around 28°C by day and 23°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Lobitos (1.9 m waves), Punta Hermosa (2 m waves) & Chicama (1.3 m waves).