Manta and nearby Santa Marianita offer two public beach spots within 15 kilometers, featuring consistent 12–22 knot winds during May–December season and usable conditions year-round. Four kite schools provide free services including gear storage, kite pumping, and landing assistance, with English-speaking staff reducing language barriers. The region excels for multi-week trips since occasional 1–2 day wind lulls occur; longer stays reveal the area's exceptional seafood culture and organize downwind opportunities attracting 15+ kiters. Lodging ranges from city accommodations to beachfront rentals, with affordable accessibility from Manta airport.
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Woo big-air record: 15.6 m by Hugo Ortiz · bottom-end kite 15m+
Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.
| Month | Wind chance | Avg wind | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0% | 6.5 kt | 25.2 | 26.2 |
| Feb | 0% | 5.6 kt | 25.7 | 27.4 |
| Mar | 0% | 5.2 kt | 25.7 | 28 |
| Apr | 0% | 5.8 kt | 25.6 | 28.3 |
| May | 0% | 6.8 kt | 25.2 | 28.6 |
| Jun | 0% | 6.9 kt | 24.6 | 28.3 |
| Jul | 0% | 7.2 kt | 24.4 | 27.4 |
| Aug | 0% | 7.5 kt | 24.2 | 26.2 |
| Sep | 0% | 7.8 kt | 24.1 | 25.6 |
| Oct | 0% | 7.5 kt | 23.9 | 25.7 |
| Nov | 0% | 7.5 kt | 23.7 | 26.5 |
| Dec | 0% | 7.3 kt | 24.7 | 26.2 |
7.5/10
By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.
Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.
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