KiteGlobeEl Murcielago
El Murcielago 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 | -0.9389, -80.7295 |
About El Murcielago
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 southern side of the beach (Barbasquillo). The waves are best in the wet season (January to April) with anything between 1 and 3 meters being normal. Ecuadorian waves, during the wet season… are as consistent as any other surf destination in the worldâ€. In the dry season waves are smaller, although with “Aguajes†or seasonal periods of higher tides and stronger seas, you can get good waves. There’s a big extent of flat water after the shore break and an area with a sand bank where there'’s a beach break.
When is the best time to kitesurf at El Murcielago?
The best time to kite El Murcielago is June, July, August, September, October, November, when the SW, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
El Murcielago offers open ocean conditions with SW, W wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to El Murcielago?
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 south.
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3 kite schools operate in Ecuador. See kite schools in Ecuador →
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.