El Salvador has a tropical climate that is characterized by warm temperatures during the day and cool nights, except for the coast line. There are two distinct seasons, a dry season from November to April with light rainfall and a wet season from May to November when heavy rainfall occurs. El Salvador is a year round surf destination; water with temps in the low 80’s and air temperatures in the mid to high 80’s year round. Do not get discouraged by the rainy season with its afternoon onshore flow of wind. El Salvador has miles of coastline riddled with right points and beach break. The points are so good, that even with a little wind they still break cleaner than most beach or reef breaks around the world. It offers one of the most consistent surfing environments in the world. There are more than a dozen world class right hand point breaks. What make surfing unique in El Salvador are the waves: they can break 100 - 200 yards or more without closing out Average temperature ranges in San Salvador are from 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit) to 24 degrees Celsius (75 degrees Fahrenheit) all year.The wet season has the largest and most consistent swells with average wave height in the head high+ range, with the larger 8’-12’ swells coming through fairly consistently. The weather patterns at this time of year see glassy mornings with a light onshore flow starting in the late morning to early afternoon. Although this time of year can see a lot of rain, rain showers usually start in the late afternoon; often raining through the night. Mornings and early afternoons often have sunny skies and perfect peeling surf.El Salvador’s coastline is divided into two distinct surf zones: the West Cost and the East Coast. The West Coast has a dozen different high quality breaks beginning at the coastal main town of La Libertad (only half an hour from the airport). It contains El Salvador’s most popular surfing spots such as Punta Roca with its powerful and hollow waves, El Sunzal, El Zonte Km. 59 and many more, all of these right point breaks.The East Coast is more rustic and less frequented than the West Coast. Located three hours southeastward down the coast, it offers some of the most hardcore breaks and is a welcome change from the typical crowded beach and is perfect for those looking for a more uncommon surfing experience. We offer access to both coasts so that you can get a feel for the different beaches.
