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The Vibe: El Salvador’s ultimate swell magnet. A deep-water, boulder-reef right point break that peels beautifully. It is soft, fat, and forgiving—a longboarder's dream and perfect for intermediates.

Best Conditions: Works on all tides, but mid-tide dropping or incoming is prime. Easier to get in & out of the water at low-tide. It handles massive size effortlessly, remaining clean even when it spikes to 10+ feet.

Hazards: A brutal, 300-meter paddle out and occasional heavy clean-up sets on big days. Check out this video for information on how to use the channel to safely avoid the heavy shorebreak.

The Vibe: The shallow, sandy section to the right of El Tunco rock. Typically whitewash perfect for beginners with occasional green waves at mid to high tide.

Best Conditions: Best at low to mid tide so you don't get dumped onto the rocks.

Hazards: Swarms of other beginners losing control of their longboards. Keep your eyes up.

The Vibe: Located at the south end of town by the cobblestone river mouth. A powerful, fast, and heavy A-frame break. The left is the star here—it’s the only consistent left-hander in the region, dropping steep and throwing down dredging barrel sections.

Best Conditions: Mid to high tide only. Low tide gets dangerously shallow over the river stones. Strictly for experienced, advanced surfers.

Hazards: Razor-sharp sea urchins on the shallow right side, strong river currents after rains, and a heavy, highly competitive local crowd.

The Vibe: The punchy beach break right in the middle of town to the left of El Tunco rock. A super short, fast, hollow shore-break where local kids fly through the air and pull into quick barrels.

Best Conditions: Works almost exclusively at high tide.

Hazards: Intense currents, extreme backwash bouncing off the beach, and shallow, heavy close-outs.