Montones (Reparto Santa María)

Montones (also known as Playa Motones) is a small reef beach near Isabela where riders get both flat-water opportunities inside the reef and more surf-driven conditions outside. Water clarity is described as crystal-clear, with shallow reef areas inside and deeper water toward the outside. For kitesurfing, the spot is primarily about taking advantage of the steadier east-to-northeast trade winds (with the strongest month window spanning January through July and also December). Inside the reef you can find protected, flatter water suitable for freestyle and freeride, while the outside reef can provide cleaner, wave-riding conditions. Wind is typically in the 15–25 knot range, and sources emphasize steady winds. Surfing is an exposed reef break that can work year-round, with moderate wave power and generally good wave quality. The reef setup peels, producing medium-length rides. Working swell is described as north to northeast; reports also note the break can become heavy and close out on very large north swells. Offshore/south wind conditions are highlighted as ideal for surf. The most important safety point is the reef itself: rocks and very shallow sections (including sharp reef and reported sea urchins) create a serious hazard for both kiting and swimming. There are no lifeguards, and visitors are warned to swim at their own risk, with limited formal rescue coverage. Practical guidance includes using the small sandy spit (or further west in the bay) for launch alignment and wearing protective footwear (booties) to reduce injury risk.