Las Flores
Las Flores is the eastern El Salvador classic - a long right-hand sand point near El Cuco that can serve up workable walls for intermediates or heavier, faster sections when larger S-SW swells arrive. North wind is the clean setup, and the wave is less tide-sensitive than many rocky points, though low tide adds consequence around the takeoff. It is one of the highest-impact missing El Salvador entries because it anchors the Wild East surf zone and is often paired with nearby Punta Mango.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Direction range
- 170° - 235°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2m - 2.8m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 15s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 330° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.8m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Sand
Max wave face
4m+
Board
Shortboard
Consistency
8/10
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
5/10
Access: Eastern El Salvador near El Cuco and Chirilagua; road access from San Salvador.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Las Flores?
Las Flores is a point break in San Miguel, El Salvador, that mostly breaks right over a sand bottom. On its biggest days it can hold faces of around 4m. It's one of the more consistent spots around (8/10). A shortboard is the usual call.
What swell works best at Las Flores?
Las Flores picks up swell from the S round to the SW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSW. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 3.5m, with the sweet spot around 2 to 2.8m. Period matters too: aim for 15s or longer, as anything under 11s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Las Flores?
A N wind is dead offshore at Las Flores, and anything from the NNW round to the NE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 5am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Las Flores?
Las Flores has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.3m to 1.8m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Las Flores?
The most reliable run of swell at Las Flores comes Mar to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Dec too. S-SW swells are strongest March-October; November and December can be clean with smaller winter surf.
How cold is the water at Las Flores?
The water at Las Flores averages around 28°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Las Flores good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (5/10) when it's on. Strong currents on larger swells and rocks near the takeoff zone.
How do I get to Las Flores?
The nearest airport on our list is SAL, then it's roughly a 3-hour drive. Eastern El Salvador near El Cuco and Chirilagua; road access from San Salvador.
What other surf spots are near Las Flores?
The closest breaks we track are Punta Mango (10 km), handy when Las Flores isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec
S-SW swells are strongest March-October; November and December can be clean with smaller winter surf.
Getting There
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