El Salvador Surf Travel Guide | Perfect Wave Travel

El Salvador Surf Seasons Best Waves in El Salvador

El Salvador, the smallest country in Central America, is a captivating destination where natural beauty meets vibrant culture. Known for its dramatic Pacific coastline, lush mountains, and coffee plantations, it offers a unique blend of adventure and tranquility. The country is rich in history, with ancient Mayan ruins and charming colonial towns like Suchitoto, where visitors can experience El Salvador’s artistic and cultural heartbeat. With friendly locals, colorful markets, and a warm, tropical climate year-round, El Salvador welcomes travelers with open arms, promising an unforgettable journey off the beaten path.

Quick Facts

Known for its righthand points and user-friendly waves

It is home to two world-class waves: Punta Roca and Punta Mango.

La Libertad is the most popular area and offers numerous quality breaks.

Wet season from May through to October sees the largest and most consistent swell

Best waves in El Salvador

There are two separate surf areas on El Salvador’s Pacific coast. The La Libertad is the most popular area and offers numerous quality breaks. The second area, the ‘Wild East’, also has some world-class breaks and is slowly growing in popularity as the quality of accommodations improves.

Best El Salvador Surf Spots

Punta Roca

This is the best wave in El Salvador. It is a word-class right that is hollow and can run for about 400m. The inside section, called La Paz, is separated from the big wave break and is ideal for beginners.

Sunzal

Ranging in size from chest high to a few feet overhead, this right break is very consistent

La Bocana

This is the best left break in El Salvador. It’s a long and powerful rivermouth break

Zonte

Consistent and fast right point break that sometimes also has two lefts.

Punta Mango

Powerful, fast, and hollow, can also get quite big.

Playa Conchalio

During the peak season the waves are fast and hollow, but a great place to check out in the off season as it holds rideable waves even when other breaks are flat.

Las Flores

A quality right point break featuring a hollow outside section and long rides.

When is the best time to surf in El Salvador?

The wet season from May through to October sees the largest and most consistent swell, averaging head high but regularly peaking to 8’-12’.  November through mid-April brings the dry season with clear sunny days, consistent waist-high swell and prevailing offshore breezes.  

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Attractions

Nestled under Guatemala, sandwiched by Honduras and the Pacific Ocean, El Salvador might just be Central America's best-kept secret. Whether you’re heading out for some open water fishing or checking out the Mayan ruins, to taking a little trip through El Salvador’s bustling cities, don’t forget the many volcanoes to climb.

The Country

El Salvador, the smallest country in Central America, is a captivating destination where natural beauty meets vibrant culture.
Known for its dramatic Pacific coastline, lush mountains, and coffee plantations, it offers a unique blend of adventure and tranquility. The country is rich in history, with ancient Mayan ruins and charming colonial towns like Suchitoto, where visitors can experience El Salvador’s artistic and cultural heartbeat.
With friendly locals, colorful markets, and a warm, tropical climate year-round, El Salvador welcomes travelers with open arms, promising an unforgettable journey off the beaten path.

Getting There

El Salvador’s international airport in San Salvador (SAL) is renovated and modern. The efficient international bus system Ticabus stops in San Salvador on its route from Guatemala City south or reverse.

Travel Information

Time Zone

UTC -6

Currency

USD

Calling code

+503

Electric

115V – Plug A, B

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