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K59 and 61: surf spot in El Zonte
- Wave
- Point break, right-hander
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- SSE (offshore wind: NNW)
- Best tide
- mid to high (from surfnerd.com and 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 (13.4978, -89.4737)
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
- El Palmarcito: Point break, right-hander, all levels, faces SSE (offshore wind: NNW), best tide: all tides
- Mizata: Point break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces S (offshore wind: N), best tide: low to mid
Places to stay near K59 and 61
- The K-Lodge (0.4 km away): Hotel
- Shalpabay - Rooms (1.4 km away): Holiday rental
- Lagarza Hostel (1.4 km away): Hostel
- El Rancho de Don Moncho (1.5 km away): Hotel
- Casa En El Risco (1.6 km away): Hotel
- K59 Surf Hotel (2.2 km away): Surf camp
- RioMar Surf House at K59 (2.3 km away): Surf camp
- The surf farm (2.3 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near K59 and 61
- Hostal y Escuela de Surf Aloja (0.4 km away)
- Playa El Zonte (3.7 km away)
- Sunzal Reef, El Sunzal, La Libertad, El Salvador (9.1 km away)
- La Bocana (9.6 km away)
- Sunzal Surf Company/ Balancé Surf & Yoga (10 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf K59 and 61?
K59 and 61 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: mid to high. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NNW.
What wind is offshore at K59 and 61?
K59 and 61 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 K59 and 61?
The best tide at K59 and 61 is mid to high, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and 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 K59 and 61 good for beginners?
K59 and 61 is for advanced surfers.
Where can I stay near K59 and 61?
The nearest places to stay are The K-Lodge (0.4 km away), Shalpabay - Rooms (1.4 km away), Lagarza Hostel (1.4 km away) and El Rancho de Don Moncho (1.5 km away). Swell Cabin lists 200 places to stay within 10 km of El Zonte.
What is the surf forecast for K59 and 61?
Swell Cabin rates K59 and 61 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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