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Surf Destination Guide

El Salvador

Good points

  • Easy surf base
  • Warm point access
  • Social travel vibe
  • Simple daily logistics

Watch outs

  • Small village feel
  • Crowded best peaks
  • Basic comfort level
  • Noisy nightlife

What to expect in El Tunco

El Tunco is a compact Salvadoran surf village that works well as a simple, warm-water base for right-point surf travel and easy social energy. It is convenient and approachable for a surf-focused stay, though comfort is basic and the best sessions still depend on local conditions and crowd levels. It works best for surfers who like a compact, social, surf-first village and who do not need polished comfort or quiet evenings to enjoy the trip.

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Essential informations

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Location & Access
Country
El Salvador
Nearest City
La Libertad
Airport
El Salvador International Airport

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Surf Spots

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Swipe spots

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Surf Forecast

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Seasonal conditions, month by month

Find out what conditions to expect during your trip and plan accordingly. This breakdown of typical surf, weather, and wind conditions by month can help you choose the best time to visit and know what gear to bring.

Selected month

Surf rating

4/5

Recommended level

Intermediate, Advanced

Water

30 °C

Sun /Rain

18 / 12 days

Surf
Water temp30 °C
Avg swell2 m
Consistency90 %
CrowdHigh
Weather
Min air25 °C
Max air32 °C
Rainy days12 / month
Sunny days18 / month
Wind
Wind force3
DirectionE-SE
Consistency65 %

Season overview

Surf and temperature trends

Swell mSwell directionAir °CWater °CAverage surfGood surfPerfect season
30°15°0°°C2.01.00.0mJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Season overview

Wind, rain and sun trends

Wind consistency %DirectionRainy daysSunny daysForce 1Force 2Force 3Force 4Force 5
100%50%0%%31160daysJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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