Punta Roca Surf Spot
FMHH+X3 La Libertad, El Salvador
Where is Punta Roca?
Punta Roca is a right-hand point break near La Libertad in El Salvador. Best season: March to October (south swells). Level: Advanced. GPS: 13.4800, -89.3224.
About This Break
A world-class right-hand point — long, fast and powerful, the jewel of El Salvador's surf coast. Punta Roca is an advanced-level right-hand point break near La Libertad in El Salvador, delivering world-class waves for experienced surfers and confident chargers. 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. Make Punta Roca your home break: discover surf properties for sale near La Libertad with International Surf Properties.
Spot Characteristics
Local Knowledge
Experienced crowd — respect the lineup and locals
Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Punta Roca?
Punta Roca breaks off the rocky point beside the port town of La Libertad, under an hour's drive from San Salvador, at the start of the stretch of coast El Salvador markets as Surf City. El Sunzal, El Zonte and K59 are a short drive west.
When is the best time to surf Punta Roca?
The wet season, roughly March to October, when south swells are most consistent. Mornings are usually cleanest. It is a fast, heavy wave over rock and is best for experienced surfers.
