Intermediate Surf Spots in El Salvador
15 surf breaks we map are rated for intermediate surfers in El Salvador: Amatecampo, Comasagua Point, Costa del Sol Beach Breaks, El Pimental, Fishermans Point, K59, K61 and La Paz and 7 more.
Last updated · Counted from the surf breaks we map — each break's own season, level and wave type
- Point breaks
- 8
- Beach breaks
- 6
- Reef breaks
- 1
The intermediate 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.
- Comasagua Point
Playa San Blas
- Wave
- Beach & Point Break · Left & Right
- Level
- Beginner to Intermediate in manageable conditions
- Season
- November standout for clean conditions
- Tide
- Variable / Tide Dependent
- Watch out
- Dangerous rip currents are the principal reported hazard. Conditions are swell-dependent and less reliable than El Salvador's premier point breaks.
- 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.
- La Paz
La Libertad
- Wave
- Reef & Point Break · Primarily Right
- Level
- Beginner–Intermediate; experienced surfers when larger
- Season
- Year-round potential; November standout for clean conditions
- Tide
- Mid to High / Rising
- Watch out
- Rips, rocks, crowds/local surfers and potential water-quality issues. Conditions become substantially more demanding during large swells.
- 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.
- El Zonte
- Wave
- Point break · Right-hand
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- March to October (south swells)
- Tide
- All tides; best on a pushing tide
- Watch out
- Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
- Las Flores
El Cuco, San Miguel
- Wave
- Point break · Right-hand
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- March to October (south swells)
- Tide
- All tides; best on a pushing tide
- Watch out
- Rocks and a current around the point, so plan your entry and exit. It can be crowded when it is good.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can intermediate surfers surf in El Salvador?
15 surf breaks we map are rated for intermediate surfers in El Salvador: Amatecampo, Comasagua Point, Costa del Sol Beach Breaks, El Pimental, Fishermans Point, K59, K61 and La Paz and 7 more.
When is the best time for intermediate surfers to surf El Salvador?
The intermediate-rated breaks we map in El Salvador are mostly at their best in March to September.
What kind of waves are the intermediate surf spots in El Salvador?
Of the 15 intermediate breaks we map in El Salvador, 8 are point breaks, 6 are beach breaks and 1 is a reef break.