Punta Mango
Punta Mango is El Salvador's heavier Wild East right - a hollow point over boulders/cobblestones that needs a solid S-SW swell before it breaks properly off the rocks. North wind and incoming mid-to-high tide are the safest quality window. It is less forgiving and less consistent than Las Flores, but when the swell is big enough it offers one of the country's best barrel-focused right points.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Direction range
- 175° - 245°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 4m
- Ideal size
- 2.5m - 3.3m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 330° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.8m
- Danger below
- 0.2m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Cobblestone
Max wave face
5m+
Board
Shortboard
Consistency
5/10
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Remote Wild East point west of Las Flores; 4WD road access or boat from El Cuco/Las Flores.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Punta Mango?
Punta Mango is a point break in Usulután, El Salvador, that mostly breaks right over a cobblestone bottom. On its biggest days it can hold faces of around 5m. A shortboard is the usual call.
What swell works best at Punta Mango?
Punta Mango picks up swell from the S round to the WSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSW. It starts working at around 1.2m and handles up to about 4m, with the sweet spot around 2.5 to 3.3m. Period matters too: aim for 16s or longer, as anything under 12s 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 Punta Mango?
A N wind is dead offshore at Punta Mango, 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 Punta Mango?
Punta Mango is at its best around the mid to high tide, roughly 0.4m to 1.8m on the local chart. Below 0.2m it gets dangerously shallow.
When is the best time of year to surf Punta Mango?
The most reliable run of swell at Punta Mango comes Mar to Oct. Needs solid S-SW swell and is most reliable during the March-October south swell season.
How cold is the water at Punta Mango?
The water at Punta Mango 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 Punta Mango good for beginners?
Not really. It's rated 8/10 for difficulty and suits experienced surfers. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Boulders and shallow sections near the top of the point. Strong currents when solid. Remote access.
How do I get to Punta Mango?
The nearest airport on our list is SAL, then it's roughly a 3.5-hour drive. Remote Wild East point west of Las Flores; 4WD road access or boat from El Cuco/Las Flores.
What other surf spots are near Punta Mango?
The closest breaks we track are Las Flores (10 km), handy when Punta Mango isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Needs solid S-SW swell and is most reliable during the March-October south swell season.
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