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Barbasquillo is a kiteboarding spot near Manta in Ecuador, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW, W wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September, October, November.
| Country | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Manta |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW, W |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | June, July, August, September, October, November |
| Coordinates | -0.9443, -80.7490 |
About Barbasquillo
The water is from flat to choppy, with shore break from 0.5 to 2 meters and some real waves close to the point on the western side of the beach. The waves are best in the wet season (January to April) with anything between 1 and 3 meters being normal. The waves are as consistent as any other surf destination in the world. In the dry season waves are smaller, although with “Aguajes†or seasonal periods of higher tides and stronger seas, you can get good waves. The water here can be very shallow with rocks underneath.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Barbasquillo?
The best time to kite Barbasquillo is June, July, August, September, October, November, when the SW, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Barbasquillo offers open ocean conditions with SW, W wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Barbasquillo?
From the airport go to the center of the city of Manta. Go to the `Malecón Escénico` and enter the beach there. If you have a car there's a parking lot right at the entrance of the `Malecón Escénico`. Barbasquillo is the beach on the same bay further west.
Hazards at Barbasquillo
Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.