Point BreakBeginner — Intermediatesummer

Playa El Zonte

Mellow right point in a growing beach town. Good for beginners. Known as Bitcoin Beach. Laid-back alternative to the busier El Tunco.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SW

Swell Size

2–6 ft

Tide

any tide

Wind

offshore (N)

Season

summer

Skill Level

Beginner — Intermediate

Location

County

El Salvador

Region

La Libertad

Coordinates

13.5040, -89.4580

NOAA Buoy

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