Galapagos attracts outdoor adventurers of all sorts, as the islands are known for first-class SCUBA diving, snorkeling, hiking and birdwatching. There is even an annual marathon in Galapagos which attracts runners from all over the world! But what about surfing? It turns out that Galapagos is a great surf destination as well. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need to know to surf Galapagos!<\/p>\n
Of the three main inhabited islands (Santa Cruz, San Cristobal and Isabela), San Crist\u00f3bal is by far the best place to surf. There are a good half-dozen great surfing spots on the island including La Carola, Lober\u00eda and Tongo Reef.
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You can surf in the islands year-round, but between December and May is the best time, when northern swells and sunny weather make for world-class surfing conditions. Between April and June there are good southwest swells. From June to December the weather is cooler and it is windier, but there are still some South swells worth surfing. All in all, the surf is pretty consistent.<\/p>\n
The waters in Galapagos are cooler than most people expect, so bring a light wetsuit even if you come in the warm season (December-June). If it\u2019s the cool season, you may want a full or semi-full 3mm suit.
\nYou can rent boards and wetsuits in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal) and in Puerto Ayora, but not in Puerto Villamil.<\/p>\n
Stuff like wax, leashes, sunscreen, etc. are available but expensive in the Islands: bring plenty with you.<\/p>\n
A couple of the best surfing spots on San Crist\u00f3bal Island are technically on the military base, so you\u2019ll need permission to visit them. It\u2019s not that difficult to get and well worth it.<\/p>\n
Galapagos might not be well-known as a surf destination, but Monta\u00f1ita, on the Ecuadorian coast, definitely is. It\u2019s easy to book a combination tour to surf both Monta\u00f1ita and the Islands. In fact, if your Galapagos flight stops in Guayaquil (most do) you\u2019ll only be a couple of hours away from Monta\u00f1ita!<\/p>\n
Here are some more great reasons to surf Galapagos:
\nLack of crowds. Galapagos is not really known as an international surf destination, and most locals do not surf. In other words, there are very few surfers there at any given time and you\u2019ll have the waves to yourself. If you go on a weekday to one of the popular San Cristobal spots in low season, chances are very good that there will be no one else there at all.<\/p>\n
Other Galapagos Activities. There\u2019s a lot more to do in Galapagos besides surfing. There are tours, hiking, snorkeling, SCUBA diving and of course, the wildlife that Galapagos is famous for. Surfers who travel with non-surfers or who want to do lots of activities will know that this is an important bonus!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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