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Northwest swell with southeast offshore and low tide are the ingredients; because it is tide-sensitive, wait for the section to stand up properly instead of forcing a fuller-water look.
Surf GuideSanta Elena
El Mansito
A left-leaning reef-and-point on the Punta Blanca coast, a selective Ecuador wave that is more about timing and water level than constant availability. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for El Mansito in Santa Elena.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationSanta Elena, EC
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