El Zonte
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Its a nice secluded rural village so the crowds are usually somewhere else. Theres one place to stay (US$8), plenty of cheap sodas to eat at. If its not on theres plenty of surf a bus trip away.
Location
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When travelling along the coastal road you should enter El Zonte village where there is a dirt road down to the beach. Use the Buses
| Walk | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Fast |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
El Zonte Rivermouth
0.14 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
K59
1.11 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Palmarcito
2.37 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |