La Bocana
La Bocana is El Tunco's punchy rivermouth option - one of El Salvador's few left-dominant waves, though the A-frame can also throw a fast right. It needs S-SW swell and favors mid tide on the push, with enough power to make it unsuitable for beginners. Rocks, urchins, current, and a mostly local lineup make this a serious town wave rather than a mellow surf-school peak.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (195°)
- Direction range
- 170° - 230°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.3m
- Height multiplier
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNE (15°)
- Offshore range
- 340° - 60°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.6m
- Danger below
- 0.2m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Mixed
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Walk from El Tunco village; the break sits at the rivermouth south of town.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Feb
South swell season March-October. Left-dominant rivermouth can work year-round with enough S-SW energy.
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