El Cuco surf forecast

Playa El Cuco · San Miguel · El Salvador

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Wide beach in the east of the country, next door to the Las Flores point; easy beach-break peaks and few surfers.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces S

Level

beginner

Best swell

S, SW, SE

Best wind

N, NE (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

March-October; dry-season offshores November-April

Typical size

0.5-2 m

Crowd

low

Hazards

rips

Nearby spots

• Las Flores, Playa Las Flores

Questions

Is El Cuco good for beginners?

Yes, on small days: it is a beach break that suits beginners. Watch out for: rips. Take a lesson or surf near the lifeguards if you are new.

What swell, wind and tide work best at El Cuco?

S, SW, SE swell, N, NE wind (offshore), at all tides. Typical size 0.5-2 m.

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