El Zonte

Surf Break

El Zonte

El Salvador

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About this break

A cobblestone point with consistent rights in a laid-back village now known as "Bitcoin Beach". El Zonte is an intermediate-level right-hand point break in El Salvador, delivering high quality waves for improving surfers ready to progress. It is most consistent from March to October (south swells). All tides; best on a pushing tide. Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully. Surfers drawn to El Zonte can browse beachfront homes, villas and lots for sale around El Salvador with International Surf Properties.

Spot Characteristics

Location
El Salvador
Type
Point break
Wave Direction
Right-hand
Wave Quality
High quality
Tides
All tides; best on a pushing tide
Consistency
Consistent through the season
Best Season
March to October (south swells)
Suitable For
Intermediate

Considerations

Crowds: Moderate; can get busy in peak season

Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.

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