El Savador, Dream For Surfers
The Sunzal Surf Company is based in Playa El Tunco, an oceanfront village in El Salvador five miles west of La Libertad and home to four great surf breaks.
They are all about making surfing in El Salvador a great experience for all visitors, no matter if you want to book an all-inclusive surftrip or only need assistance for booking beachfront accommodation. Sunzal can assist everyone and wants you to enjoy the local culture, food, and ocean experience that El Salvador’s coastline has to offer.
RATE:
Hotel Accommodation from $ 50/night for a double basic room.
Quote on request for an All-inclusive Custom El Salvador Surf Trip
The Sunzal Surf Company features the following SERVICES for surf travelers:
• Multi-Country Surf Expeditions highlighting the best of Central America
• All-Inclusive custom surf trips in El Salvador
• Free Reservations for El Salvador Hotels
• Surf Photography
• Surf Lessons with expert instructors
• Board Rentals
• An Internet cafe with AC, surf movies, and music
• Travel Information and Advice
• Daily Surf Reports and Local Weather Information
For those already in El Salvador you can book any of the services at the Sunzal Surf Shop/Internet Cafe in Playa El Tunco, across the street from Restaurante Erika’s.
SURFSPOTS EL SALVADOR
When we describe the waves of El Salvador, we break them down into two areas: La Libertad area or the West Coast, and The Wild East. It’s important to remember that El Salvador faces pretty much due south, unlike the rest of Mexico and Central America that faces more westerly.
THE WEST COAST is a mountainous coastline that has amazing point breaks conglomerated in about a 30-mile stretch. The port of La Libertad is about 30 minutes south of the capital city of San Salvador. From La Libertad to the Mizata (the last point on the west coast) there are nine of the best points in Central America, including many beach breaks that can be epic in the right conditions.
Punta Roca offers what is arguably the best surf in Central America, definitely the best right. Its long and hollow (300 yards on a set wave) and booties are recommended for people with sensitive feet. There’s a high level of local talent, so respect the locals and you’ll receive the same respect.
Conchalio is one of El Salvador’s best beach breaks, close to Punta Roca and a definite option for small days. Very hollow and fast when working, usually worth a check in smaller season.
La Paz is the point just inside of Punta Roca. It’s a long slow crumbling wave for beginners but sometimes it can line up for a really nice wave.
La Bocana is one of El Salvador’s few left breaks. It’s a powerful right and left breaking river-mouth for advanced surfers. Very heavy local scene on weekends, best to only surf this during the week for gringos.
La Bocanita is a powerful, intense beach-break for advanced surfers. Expect to see an awesome local grommet scene here. There’s a friendly line-up but be ready for heavy waves and strange currents, usually works in the afternoons.
Sunzal is a very long right point break (300 yards), with a fast take off with perfect carving walls, rare barrels but perfect for all surfers. When this wave is on, it offers some of the best surf in El Salvador. Expect to find great learning waves from November through February.
El Sunzalito is a fast beach break for intermediate to advanced surfers. It usually works in smaller surf conditions and is a good option for the afternoon.
El Zonte is a right hand point with some fast sections. It’s suitable for all surfers. The town is very nice and quiet, with good restaurants and many talented artisans. For an El Salvador surf trip, visiting El Zonte is a must.
El Cocal consists of three right hand points. It’s not as consistent as other surf spots in El Salvador but it’s epic when its on. Crowds are very small, up to only five person line-ups.
K59 is a powerful right hand point over sand and rock bottom. There are very small crowds and usually only on weekends. You will probably have it to yourself during the week.
K61 is a fickle right point that becomes insane when its on. It’s only for advanced surfers. No one else will be surfing here. Be careful because it is very shallow and it’s probably best to make the long paddle from K59 because the rocks are loaded with sea urchins.
Mizata is a right point. This is the most isolated place to surf in El Salvador because it is the farest away from San Salvador.
THE WILD EAST area sees much less traffic than the La Libertad area and offers powerful right hand point breaks ideal for solid intermediate to expert surfers. There are basically no shops or restaurants here except in the hotels so be sure and bring a book and your guitar.
Average wave heights are 5 to 10 feet from March to November. Epic swells reach up to 15 feet. The average crowd per point is 10 to 15 surfers.
Las Flores is a very consistent right point break that works best at low- to mid-tide. There’s a sand and rock bottom that breaks mechanically and has been compared to El Capitan in California with long rides and a hollow outside section.
Punto Mango is a powerful, hollow right point breaking over cobblestone. There is an extremely hollow take-off with a serious barrel at size. Punto Mango is accessible only by boat; there are many crews lined-up on the beach that will take your group.
The all-inclusive El Salvador surf trip includes the boat transport so you can surf both Las Flores and Punta Mango each day.
La Vaca is a right point break with an inside reef exposed at low tide. It offers good unsurfed waves.
There are many other secret and remote spots and miles of beach breaks.
You’ll be watching El Toro peel from Las Flores and wondering why nobody is surfing out there, and probably at some point in your session it will be too much to handle and you will start the paddle, the long paddle.. and it will be worth it.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION RESERVATIONS
Every surfer has a different idea of what “Surf Trip” means. For those people who want to find their own path and guide themselves, Sunzal Surf Co. offers free hotel reservations and travel advice.
Sunzal Surf Co. can simplify your decisions by providing unbiased, free travel information and booking services for all destinations in El Salvador. They selected the best beachfront hotels for surfers…
Casa De Mar Oceanfront Hotel and Villas
The Casa de Mar Oceanfront Hotel and Villas on the point at Sunzal is one of the most elite hotels in El Salvador. While the prices are higher, many visitors consider the service, location, and charm of the hotel to be well worth the extra expense. The hotel consists of a series of terraced oceanfront cabanas. You can’t be any closer to the point at Sunzal, just wake up and start paddling.
The food at Casa de Mar is provided by the famous restaurant Café Sunzal. You’ll enjoy fresh and exquisitely prepared seafood dishes and a delicious international menu, all in an incomparable beach front setting.
They offer you different types of rooms:
- Single Room: One queen-size bed, private bathroom with hot water, AC, TV and DVD, living room.
- Double Room: Two queen-size beds, private bathroom with hot water, AC, TV and DVD, living room.
- Double Room with Jacuzzi: Two queen-size beds, private bathroom with hot water, Jacuzzi, AC, TV and DVD, living room.
RATES
Double Room: $140 per night
Single Room: $110 per night
Hotel Roca Sunzal
Hotel Roca Sunzal in Playa El Tunco has oceanfront views of four surf breaks: La Bocana, La Bocanita, El Sunzal, and Sunzalito. The Roca Sunzal offers intimacy, peace and tranquility. The comfortable spaces invite one to relax in the beach front terrace, poolside, or on the each room’s private deck facing the ocean.
All rooms are air-conditioned and have private bathrooms, and the rates are very reasonable. You’ll feel like you’re in heaven as you watch the waves while eating breakfast at the restaurant/bar.
Choose your room:
- Basic Room: One queen-size beds, AC, and TV. Maximum occupancy: 2 persons.
- Double Room: Two queen beds, balcony, Maximum occupancy: 4 persons
- Oceanfront Suite: One or Two king size bed(s), refrigerator, satellite TV, balcony overlooking the ocean.
- Penthouse Suite: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, living and dining room, satellite TV, stereo surround sound, HUGE balcony and ocean view.
RATES
Basic Room:
$50 per night on weeknights
$60 per night on weekendsDouble Room:
$60 per night on weeknights
$70 per night on weekendsOceanfront Suite (one king bed)
$80 per night on weeknights
$90 per night on weekendsOceanfront Suite (two queen beds)
$100 per night on weeknights
$120 per night on weekendsPenthouse Suite ( 2 beds, 2 baths, selfcatering )
$120 per night on weeknights
$140 per night on weekends
Hotel Tekuanikal
Tekuanikal is a small, quaint hotel with an environmentally friendly concept located in Playa El Tunco with oceanfront view of La Bocana and Sunzal. Here you will experience a relaxing atmosphere where you can enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings and amazing waves.
Six rooms are available with all the necessary amenities - private bathroom, private oceanview balcony, AC, direct TV - to make you feel comfortable and relaxed.
There is also a fantastic restaurant and spectacular infinity pool. Maximum occupancy per room is four persons.
RATES
Depending of the number of guests in the room.
1 person: $60 per night
2 persons: $70 per night
3 persons: $80 per night
4 persons: $90 per night
Hotel Mira Flores
Hotel Mira Flores is located on a cliff at Punta Las Flores, just a short boat ride away from Punta Mango. It’s famous for the amazing views.
Mira Flores has four rooms;
- one with private bathroom and capacity for three adults.
- The other three rooms have a shared bathroom and accommodate two adults each.
All rooms have queen-size beds, cable TV, and air conditioning.
The Hotel Mira Flores offers a swimming pool, sundeck, restaurant/bar services, relaxing area with hammocks, showers and DVD rentals
RATES
1 person: $75 per night
2 persons: $90 per night
Room with three queen beds: $100 per night
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