El zonte
Chiltiupán, El Salvador · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.7m
- Period
- 12s
- Wind
- 8 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when El zonte hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · Low in 4h325-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/El_Salvador local
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Days 6–10 for El zonte, scored for your board.
About El zonte
El zonte is a point break over mixed in Chiltiupán, El Salvador. It's at its best on swells from the S / SW with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NW, around mid to high tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Point
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- mid,high
- Best swell direction
- S, SW
- Best wind direction
- N, NNE, NW, NNW
El zonte surf FAQ
Is El zonte good for beginners?+
El zonte is a point break over mixed, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for El zonte?+
Different days call for different boards. El zonte handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing El zonte?+
El zonte tends to work best around mid to high tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for El zonte?+
Look for from the S / SW with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.