Surfing i El Sunzal, El Salvador - Den ultimata surfguiden

Dry season conditions: peak time for surfing

You’ll enjoy consistent swells and warm, sunny days during the summertime. The waves are small, nice and clean during this season and a good time for all levels of surfers to experience the joy of El Salvador’s surf scene. You’ll surf in clean and consistent waves with clear skies. With nice conditions and great weather, the dry season is naturally also the peak tourist season. 

Wet season conditions: Off-season surfing in rain or shine

The wet season may have a bad reputation, but don't count it out from your travel plans just yet – it still offers sunny days and good surf! The swells are bigger and more powerful than they are during summer, making this a great time for advanced surfers to visit El Salvador. 

The humidity is higher, and rainfalls occur more frequently, but this doesn't mean constant rain. There are plenty of sunny days mixed in with the rain showers. It’s a nice time to surf with fewer crowds and lower prices.

When is the best time to surf in El Salvador for my level? 

El Salvador has surfable waves all year around – every season is surf season! But if you want to surf in El Salvador during prime time for your level:

• Beginner: During the dry season

• Intermediate: All year round 

• Advanced: All year round

You’ll find the best conditions for level 1 surfers during the dry season with its smaller waves. But don’t worry if you're traveling to El Salvador during the wet season as a beginner. We can go to beginner-friendly spots all year round!

Regarding wetsuits and swimwear: What should I wear while surfing in El Salvador?

The water is warm all year around in El Salvador, so there is no need to pack a wetsuit, but the sun is strong and the reefs are sharp. It's important to wear clothing and gear that will provide protection from the sun and potential hazards in the ocean. Here are some recommendations for what to wear while surfing in El Salvador:

• Swimwear: This might be an obvious one, but always worth mentioning.

• A rashguard: A rashguard creates a barrier between the skin on your chest and arms and your surfboard. This will reduce friction and irritation and prevent rash. The rashguard will also prevent sunburn (and the sun is STRONG in El Salvador!). We provide rashguards at the camp, but if you’re buying one, we advise you to look for a rashguard with UPF for additional protection from the sun.

• A pair of leggings: In the same way that the rashguard prevents friction on your upper body, a pair of leggings will keep your legs and knees rash-free during your time in the water.

• Surfing hat: Keep your head safe from the sun while shielding your eyes from the sun. We recommend using a surf hat that won't become uncomfortable or heavy when wet.

• Reef shoes: Protect your feet from the reefs with a pair of reef shoes. 

• Sunscreen: Apply sunscreen with high SPF and remember to use a water-resistant sun protector and reapply it frequently. 

• Zink

Läcker lokal mat: Vad ska man äta i El Salvador?

Den mest välkända maten i El Salvador är de salvadoranska pupusas, som är ett absolut måste när du besöker landet! De görs på majs- eller rismjölstortillas och sedan tar du antingen bönor, kyckling eller ost (eller något annat som du gillar) däremellan. Enkelt och gott! Vill du imponera på lokalbefolkningen? Se då till att inte äta dem som tacos! Riv av en bit av pupusan, nyp ihop den och använd den för att plocka upp bönorna eller kycklingen (tillsammans med lite god salsa) och ät den. Som dryck kan du prova en horchata, chan eller limonada con hierbas för att släcka törsten. Eller varför inte köpa en färsk kokosnöt av försäljaren på stranden? Du kommer att smaka utsökt mat under ditt besök i El Salvador, både på campet och runt om i området. Här är några av våra salvadoranska favoriträtter:

Traditionell salvadoransk mat

• Pupusas: Du måste helt enkelt prova denna salvadoranska ikoniska rätt!

• Salvadorianska tamales: En fylld majsbaserad deg insvept i bananblad. Fyllningen kan variera men en traditionell tamale innehåller grönsaker, kött och tomatsås.

• Salvadoranska soppor: Det finns tre traditionella soppor i El Salvador som ofta säljs på marknader (de kanske inte lockar så många utlänningar men de är både goda och näringsrika). På listan finns Sopa de Res (nötköttssoppa), Sopa de Pata (kofotsoppa) och Sopa de Mondongo (trippelsoppa).

• Salvadoranska enchiladas: En rätt gjord på små majstortillas som serveras med curtido och ingredienser som bönor, ägg, avokado och gurka.

• Yuca Frita: Detta är en street food-klassiker gjord på friterad kassava och serveras med antingen friterad fisk eller friterat fläskkött och ibland med tomatsås.