Intermediate Surf Spots in Guatemala
3 surf breaks we map are rated for intermediate surfers in Guatemala: El Paredón, Sipacate and Monterrico.
Last updated · Counted from the surf breaks we map — each break's own season, level and wave type
- Beach breaks
- 3
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.
- El Paredón
El Paredón
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- March to October (south swells)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
- Sipacate
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- April to October (south swells)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
- Monterrico
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- April to October (south swells)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- A steep shorebreak with strong rips — not a beach for learners on bigger days.
Frequently asked questions
Where can intermediate surfers surf in Guatemala?
3 surf breaks we map are rated for intermediate surfers in Guatemala: El Paredón, Sipacate and Monterrico.
When is the best time for intermediate surfers to surf Guatemala?
The intermediate-rated breaks we map in Guatemala are mostly at their best in April to October.
What kind of waves are the intermediate surf spots in Guatemala?
Of the 3 intermediate breaks we map in Guatemala, 3 are beach breaks.