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Carretera Litoral

Ride the Waves of Surf City, El Salvador

Surf City is where the Pacific Ocean sets the rhythm and the surf lifestyle comes naturally. Along El Salvador's beautiful coastline, you'll find world-class waves, warm tropical waters, golden beaches, and a laid-back atmosphere that keeps surfers coming back for more.

From long, rolling rides to powerful, world-famous point breaks, Surf City offers something for everyone—from first-time surfers finding their feet to experienced wave riders chasing their next unforgettable session. With year-round surf, warm water, and plenty of sunshine, there's always a reason to grab a board and head for the ocean.

A Coast Full of Surfing Adventures

Just minutes away, you'll discover some of the country's most iconic surf breaks. From the long, beautiful right-hand waves of El Sunzal to the powerful waves of La Bocana and the legendary Punta Roca, every beach has its own personality and its own kind of magic.

The stronger southern swells generally arrive between March and October, while November through February often brings smaller, more forgiving waves.

Whether you're a seasoned surfer, just learning to stand up, or simply love watching the waves roll in, Surf City has a little something for every ocean lover.

Come for the waves, stay for the sunsets, and leave with a little more Aloha in your soul. 🤙

Local Bathymetry

Five Primary Points

Each break along the department corridor responds to different tidal stages and swell angles. Plan sessions around morning glass and localized cobblestone shelves.

Punta Roca

El Sunzal

El Zonte

High-velocity right point breaking over smooth river stones. Demands mid-tide pushes and solid south swell energy to connect the outside peak through the inside section.

Deep-water reef point holding swells well past double overhead. Long open shoulders suit traditional fish and mid-lengths across all incoming and outgoing tide states.

Cobblestone point paired with a steep shorebreak rivermouth wedge. Hollow low-tide sections and sheltered positioning provide shape when offshore breezes persist late.

El Tunco

San Blas

Playa El Tunco is the undisputed social capital of surfing in El Salvador. With exceptionally consistent swells bouncing off cobblestone reefs year-round, it serves as the ultimate base camp for catching waves in the La Libertad region.

Unlike many of El Salvador's aggressive rocky point breaks, the middle section of San Blas features a soft, sandy bottom. This makes it one of the safest and most forgiving places in the La Libertad region for beginners learning to stand up and ride whitewash.

Annual Patterns

Three hundred days of south swell and steady morning glass.

March through November delivers prime Roaring Forties groundswells with eight-foot sets on the points. December through February brings lighter dry-season waist-to-chest peelers groomed by steady northern trade winds.

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Welcome to Surf Strong Surf School

We feel that surfing is like a poem. The water flows like a melody and the waves are the instruments that are played by surfers. Surfing connects people to becoming life long friends with others from aroud the world. Surfing is not just a sport to us but a way of life. Surfing is our passion and we are commited to showing you, teaching you and helping to grow your own passion for surf.

Inspired by a Legend.

Driven by the Aloha Spirit

At Aloha Surf, our inspiration comes from the life, passion, and legacy of one of surfing’s greatest legends, Hawaiian professional surfer Andy Irons (1978–2010). Born and raised on the beautiful island of Kauai, Andy discovered his love for surfing at just eight years old and went on to become a force in the world of professional surfing.

Known for his powerful style, fearless approach to the waves, and unmatched competitive fire, Andy made history by winning three consecutive World Surfing Championships in 2002, 2003, and 2004. He also claimed the prestigious Vans Triple Crown of Surfing title four times and earned 20 Championship Tour victories throughout his career. His legendary rivalry with Kelly Slater helped define an unforgettable era in surfing.

Although Andy’s life was tragically cut short in 2010 at just 32 years old, his spirit continues to live on through the waves, the surf community, and the countless people he inspired around the world.

Aloha Surf was created to honor that legacy. We celebrate the passion, freedom, courage, and love for the ocean that Andy represented. To us, surfing is about more than catching waves—it’s about embracing life, following your passion, and sharing the stoke with others.

Forever inspired. Forever surfing. Forever Andy Irons.