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El Palmarcito: surf spot in El Zonte
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Point break, right-hander
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- SSE (offshore wind: NNW)
- Best tide
- all tides (from en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Mar – Oct: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Water temperature
- 27–30°C (boardshorts)
- Location
- El Zonte, El Salvador (13.4938, -89.4216)
Other surf spots in El Zonte
- El Zonte: Point break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces S (offshore wind: N), best tide: mid to high
- K59 and 61: Point break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces SSE (offshore wind: NNW), best tide: mid to high
- Mizata: Point break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces S (offshore wind: N), best tide: low to mid
Places to stay near El Palmarcito
- Hostal Marbella (0.2 km away): Hotel
- The Views Resort (0.2 km away): Hotel
- Hotel Club Atami (0.2 km away): Hotel
- Hammock Plantation (0.3 km away): Hostel
- Hotel Club Atami (0.3 km away): Hotel
- Rancho El Cocalito (0.3 km away): Holiday rental
- Atami Surf City (0.5 km away): Holiday rental
- Casa Conacaste (0.5 km away): Holiday rental
Surf schools near El Palmarcito
- Playa El Zonte (2.0 km away)
- Sunzal Reef, El Sunzal, La Libertad, El Salvador (3.5 km away)
- La Bocana (4.0 km away)
- Sunzal Surf Company/ Balancé Surf & Yoga (4.4 km away)
- Punta Elephante (4.9 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf El Palmarcito?
El Palmarcito is in El Zonte, where the best surf season is Mar – Oct (March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October). It works best at this tide: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NNW.
What wind is offshore at El Palmarcito?
El Palmarcito faces SSE, so wind from the NNW blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the SSE blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf El Palmarcito?
The best tide at El Palmarcito is all tides, from published surf guides (en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is El Palmarcito good for beginners?
El Palmarcito suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near El Palmarcito?
The nearest places to stay are Hostal Marbella (0.2 km away), The Views Resort (0.2 km away), Hotel Club Atami (0.2 km away) and Hammock Plantation (0.3 km away). Swell Cabin lists 200 places to stay within 10 km of El Zonte.
What is the surf forecast for El Palmarcito?
Swell Cabin rates El Palmarcito hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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