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.
Punta Mango surf forecast
Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- 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 tide is best at Punta Mango?
The Punta Mango profile favors mid to high tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.8m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session. The profile flags a low-tide hazard below 0.2m.
What wind direction is offshore at Punta Mango?
The Punta Mango profile uses wind from N (0°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 330° to 45°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Punta Mango?
The Punta Mango scoring profile favors swell from SSW (175° to 245°), a swell-height range of 1.2m to 4m, and a reference period of 16s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Punta Mango?
The main season at Punta Mango is Mar-Oct. Needs solid S-SW swell and is most reliable during the March-October south swell season.
How do I get to Punta Mango?
The spot profile lists SAL as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 210 minutes. Remote Wild East point west of Las Flores; 4WD road access or boat from El Cuco/Las Flores.
What kind of wave is Punta Mango?
Punta Mango is a point break, a right-hander over a cobblestone bottom. Difficulty is rated 8/10.
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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