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Galapagos Islands Surfing The Galapagos marine animals are very tame and love the surf in Galapagos as much as you will enjoy it too...The main surfing spots in Galapagos are located on the Islands of San Cristobal and Santa Cruz. Galapagos is very heavy surf and is only recommended for experienced surfers, and if you are planning a trip make sure you have at least 2 boards, one over 7 feet. Breaking your board is a real possibility and your nearest surf shop is a long way away. Also make sure you have enough wax, leashes, sunscreen etc. Galapagos Islands surfing on San Cristobal Island is a fantastic experience. There are more than a half-dozen outstanding waves, at least 4 of them world class, 2 of which are square tubes with Hawaiian power. San Cristobal Island is unique because it picks up both North and South Pacific swells equally well. Note that there are more surfing waves on other Islands in the Galapagos Archipelago, but most of them are closed off due to Galapagos National Park regulations and access to them is very difficult). The waves on San Cristobal Island occur on the southwest and northwest facing sides of the Island where they are exposed to ground swells from both the North and South Pacific. The Galapagos Islands have waves all year round, but the optimal Galapagos Islands surfing season is from December until May. The reason is that the cold Humboldt current which travels northward up the coast of Chile and Peru during the Austral winter months of May to November creates prevailing onshore wind conditions during this period, with the wind and swell coming from the same direction. The hot season from December to May sees the diminishing influence of this current, with hotter, sunnier offshore conditions ideal for Galapagos surfing. The North swells occur most commonly from December until March. The south swell, despite pulses from December until February, is strongest during March, April and May. These months are particularly good for South West swells which the island of San Cristobal tracks far better than the more southerly swells which tend to be more dominant from June until November. If you want to experience Galapagos Islands surfing be prepared because it gets big but the surfing conditions are epic with strong offshore winds and swells that come out of deep water and wrap into beautiful bays. Galapagos Islands Surfing SpotsLoberia:Swell Direction: Southwest This spot is located 10 minutes South West of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno and depending on the wind conditions you can find 6 foot waves, rock bottom. Tongo Reef: Swell Direction: Southwest El Caņon: Swell Direction: Norths A good alternative for surfing in the bay, this takes 5 minutes from the main town and is a left hand wave with a long wall over rock bottom. This waves grow up to 6 foot average. Punta Carola: Swell Direction: North Carola is probably the best Galapagos Islands surfing spot. Very fast and hollow. Located at 10 minutes boat ride East of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the predominant offshore winds creates waves of up to 10 feet average. Surfing in Galapagos is truly and amazing experience, the water is clear, blue and has a perfect temperature of around 75 degrees. Galapagos Recommended Reading:A Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands This book reviews the Islands' history, explains its ecology and the evolution of its wildlife, and tells where to go and what to see and photograph. This guide to the Galapagos Islands is the ideal handbook for anyone thinking of going to the Galapagos Archipelago. (This is a helpful and easy to read guide) The Diving Guide: Galapagos Islands  Custom Search If you have any questions about Galapagos Islands Surfing or if you'd like to know more about our recommended Galapagos Island Tours to visit this Archipelago, You can Contact us here
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