El Palmarcito surf forecast

El Palmarcito · La Libertad · El Salvador

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Small, sheltered cove between Sunzal and El Zonte with a soft right off the rocks; a good option for learners and longboarders when the points are too big.

Break

point break, rights; faces SSE

Level

beginner

Best swell

SW, S

Best wind

N, NE (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

March-October; dry-season offshores November-April

Typical size

0.5-1.5 m

Crowd

low

Hazards

rocks

Nearby spots

• El Zonte, Chiltiupan
• Sunzal, El Sunzal
• La Bocana (El Tunco), El Tunco
• K59, Playa El Zonte area
• Playa Conchalio, Puerto de La Libertad
• Punta Roca, La Libertad

Questions

Is El Palmarcito good for beginners?

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

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

SW, S swell, N, NE wind (offshore), at all tides. Typical size 0.5-1.5 m.

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