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Sunzal

La Libertad, El Salvador
🪨Rocks👥Crowded

Sunzal is El Salvador's gateway wave—a mellow right-hand point break that has introduced countless surfers to Central American surf travel. The wave is almost impossibly friendly: long, peeling walls that forgive poor positioning and reward persistence. Multiple surf camps have grown up around this reliability, creating a community of learners and improvers who return year after year. The rocky bottom demands awareness, and crowds during peak season can test patience, but for intermediate surfers seeking warm water and consistent waves, Sunzal remains one of the region's best-value propositions.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SSW (195°)
Direction range
170° - 230°
Size range
0.6m - 2.5m
Ideal period
16s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
NNE (15°)
Offshore range
340° - 60°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
all
Optimal range
0.3m - 1.5m

Water temp

28°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

6/10

Access: Easy access from La Libertad coast road.

Getting There

Airport
SAL
Drive time
40 min

Best Season

Peak: Mar-Oct

Secondary: Nov, Feb

South swell season March-October. Very consistent.

Data Quality

verified

Verified by El Salvador surf community