La Bocana (El Tunco) surf forecast

El Tunco · La Libertad · El Salvador

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River-mouth left (with a shorter right) over boulders and sand next to the Tunco rock; the main wave of El Tunco and crowded whenever it works.

Break

reef break, lefts; faces S

Level

intermediate

Best swell

S, SW

Best wind

N, NE (offshore)

Best tide

mid to high tide

Season

March-October; dry-season offshores November-April

Typical size

1-2.5 m

Crowd

high

Hazards

rocks; crowds

Nearby spots

• Sunzal, El Sunzal
• El Palmarcito, El Palmarcito
• Playa Conchalio, Puerto de La Libertad
• Punta Roca, La Libertad
• El Zonte, Chiltiupan
• K59, Playa El Zonte area

Questions

Is La Bocana (El Tunco) good for beginners?

It is best for intermediate surfers (rocks; crowds). Beginners nearby can try El Palmarcito, El Palmarcito.

What swell, wind and tide work best at La Bocana (El Tunco)?

S, SW swell, N, NE wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1-2.5 m.

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