Advanced Surf Spots in El Salvador
13 surf breaks we map are rated for advanced surfers in El Salvador: Amatecampo, Costa del Sol Beach Breaks, El Pimental, Fishermans Point, K59, K61, Mizata and Mizata Beach Break and 5 more.
Last updated · Counted from the surf breaks we map — each break's own season, level and wave type
- Beach breaks
- 6
- Point breaks
- 6
- Reef breaks
- 1
The advanced breaks
Best months are filled in where the break states a season. Open a break for its map, photos and the property nearest the lineup.
- Amatecampo
Amatecampo
- Wave
- Beach Break · Right / Left
- Level
- Intermediate to Advanced
- Season
- March - October - Year Round
- Tide
- Mid to High Tide
- Watch out
- Strong currents when larger • closeouts on big swells • shifting sandbars • afternoon onshore wind • limited surf infrastructure • theft/security considerations.
- Costa del Sol Beach Breaks
Zacatecoluca
- Wave
- Left & Right / A-Frame · A-Frame • Left & Right
- Level
- Beginner • Intermediate • Advanced
- Season
- November–January
- Tide
- Mid to High
- Watch out
- Strong rip currents, shifting sandbars, fast closeouts, powerful shorebreak, larger South Pacific swells, changing conditions along the 15-km coastline and limited landmarks for identifying the best banks. Conditions can change quickly with tide and swell. Beginners should choose smaller peaks and avoid stronger rips; larger hollow days are best left to experienced surfers. Surf-Forecast specifically identifies dangerous rips as a hazard.
- El Pimental
Playa El Pimental
- Wave
- Beach Break / Sandbar · Right / Left
- Level
- Intermediate • Advanced
- Season
- Year-Round
- Tide
- Mid to High
- Watch out
- Strong rip currents and undertow, fast hollow sections, shifting sandbars and larger swells that can produce closeouts. The beach is generally best early in the morning before winds become choppy/onshore, often after approximately 11 AM. Swells above roughly 6–8 ft can overwhelm the sandbars and close out.
- Fishermans Point
Costa del Bálsamo
- Wave
- Reef & Point Break · Left
- Level
- Intermediate; advanced when larger
- Season
- November–March
- Tide
- Mid to High with Rising Tide the Best
- Watch out
- Rocks and rip currents. Crowds increase when swell and wind conditions align.
- K59
El Zonte
- Wave
- Rocky Point Break · Right
- Level
- Intermediate–Advanced
- Tide
- Mid to High — Rising Preferred
- Watch out
- Rocky bottom and shoreline, powerful surf, fast sections and takeoff near rocks. More demanding during larger swells.
- K61
El Zonte
- Wave
- Point / Reef Break · Right
- Level
- Intermediate–Advanced outside; easier inside on smaller days
- Season
- March–October / Peak April–September
- Tide
- All Tides — High Tide Preferred
- Watch out
- Rocky bottom, river stones and sea urchins. Outside section can be fast, steep and occasionally hollow.
- Mizata
Mizata
- Wave
- Rocky Point Break · Right
- Level
- Intermediate–Advanced
- Season
- March–October; year-round potential
- Tide
- Low to Mid — Rising Preferred
- Watch out
- Rock/boulder bottom, strong currents on larger swells, shallow at low tide, and nearby cliff.
- Mizata Beach Break
Mizata
- Wave
- Beach Break · Rights and Lefts
- Level
- All Levels
- Season
- March - October
- Tide
- Medium to High Tides
- Watch out
- Powerful shoreward-moving surf, shifting peaks and stronger currents during larger swells. Conditions can become considerably more demanding when overhead.
- Playa Conchalio
Costa del Bálsamo
- Wave
- Beach Break · Left & Right
- Level
- Intermediate; advanced surfers on larger days
- Season
- November–April | Peak: January
- Tide
- Mid to High Tide
- Watch out
- Dangerous rip currents; exposed beach break can become more powerful with larger swells.
- Playa San Diego
San Diego
- Wave
- Beach Break / A-Frame · Left & Right
- Level
- Beginner–Advanced, depending on swell
- Season
- April–September
- Tide
- All Tides — Rising Preferred
- Watch out
- Strong rip currents, shifting sandbars and closeouts on larger swells. Water quality can be affected following heavy rains.
- Tweeners / A-Frames
- Wave
- A-Frame / Reef-Rock Peak · A-Frame / Reef-Rock Peak
- Level
- Intermediate - Advanced
- Season
- Southern Hemisphere Fall–Winter; roughly March–October
- Tide
- Medium to High
- Watch out
- Rocky bottom and exposed rocks, especially at lower tide. More powerful and hollow during overhead swells.
- Punta Roca
La Libertad
- Wave
- Point break · Right-hand
- Level
- Advanced
- Season
- March to October (south swells)
- Tide
- All tides; best on a pushing tide
- Watch out
- Rocks and boulders on the entry and exit, and a strong current down the point. Plan your way in and out before you paddle. The lineup is competitive when it is good.
- Punta Mango
- Wave
- Point break · Right-hand
- Level
- Advanced
- Season
- March to October (south swells)
- Tide
- All tides; best on a pushing tide
- Watch out
- Cobblestones and rocks; steep and powerful takeoff; heavy barrel sections; current around the upper point; difficult access; limited services; and rapidly changing conditions once wind comes up. Smaller surf can break dangerously close to the rocks, while large south swells demand strong paddling, positioning and barrel-riding ability. Access is traditionally by boat from the Las Flores/El Cuco area, although some overland access is possible by 4WD.
Other levels in El Salvador
Frequently asked questions
Where can advanced surfers surf in El Salvador?
13 surf breaks we map are rated for advanced surfers in El Salvador: Amatecampo, Costa del Sol Beach Breaks, El Pimental, Fishermans Point, K59, K61, Mizata and Mizata Beach Break and 5 more.
When is the best time for advanced surfers to surf El Salvador?
The advanced-rated breaks we map in El Salvador are mostly at their best in March to September.
What kind of waves are the advanced surf spots in El Salvador?
Of the 13 advanced breaks we map in El Salvador, 6 are beach breaks, 6 are point breaks and 1 is a reef break.