Km 59
Km 59 is El Salvador's quality point break—a right-hander named for its marker on the coastal highway that delivers long, workable walls when solid south swells arrive. The wave is a step up from the mellower options nearby, requiring more commitment but rewarding with walls that allow real performance surfing. The local crew has earned respect in these waters, and visitors who approach with appropriate etiquette will find warm welcomes and lineup tips. The rocky point demands awareness, but for intermediate-plus surfers, Km 59 offers one of the region's best point break experiences.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Direction range
- 175° - 235°
- Size range
- 1m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.4m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNE (20°)
- Offshore range
- 340° - 70°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Named for kilometer marker on coastal highway.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Km 59?
Km 59 works best on a low to mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Km 59?
Offshore wind at Km 59 blows from the NNE (20°). Anything in the 340° to 70° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Km 59?
Km 59 wants SSW swell (175° to 235°) between 1m and 3m, with a period of 16s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Km 59?
The main season at Km 59 is Mar-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Feb. Needs bigger S-SW swells. Quality when it works.
How do I get to Km 59?
Fly into SAL, then allow about 60 minutes by road. Named for kilometer marker on coastal highway.
What kind of wave is Km 59?
Km 59 is a point break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Feb
Needs bigger S-SW swells. Quality when it works.
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