Thu, 11th March 2010
San Salvador, El Salvador
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Surf in La Libertad, El Salvador
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LA LIBERTAD REGION


La Libertad means freedom in Spanish and it is El Salvador’s heart of surfing. It is our gem and one of the most consistent surf destinations in the entire world. Our broad exposure towards the vast Pacific Ocean provides these majestic shores with remarkable consistency and quality waves.

La Libertad is to El Salvador as the North Shore is to Hawaii. Located only 30 minutes away from San Salvador and from the Airport, this peaceful port is home to one of the best rights our planet has to offer. It is the premiere destination of every surf trip to El Salvador. A fast, hollow, perfect right located not far from the city dock, Punta Roca will welcome you with arms wide open.

After surfing Punta Roca, AKWATERRA will take you through a wide diversity of surf spots. La Libertad offers you right point breaks like Punta Roca, Punta Cocal, El Sunzal, El Palmarcito, El Zonte, Atami, Km-59, Km-61 and beach breaks like Conchalio, Coco Loco, San Blas and River mouths like our infamous Bocana. Being close to our capital city, most of these spots are relatively crowded on weekends, especially Punta Roca and Bocana. Expect some local attitude. Nevertheless, our crew has all the local knowledge and the right relations to guide into the best waves under the best conditions anytime, anywhere.


SURF SPOTS

A classic rivermouth lineup, la bocana is the locals favorite break. This has to be the most consistent spot in the country. A grinding left and an underestimated right, the waves here can get perfect, real perfect. La Bocana is attacked by city warriors early at dawn on weekends. But from Monday to Friday, expect empty waves but no easy ride. In any swell size, getting caught inside is a certainty. This powerful wave works good on high tide and unleashes its hollow magic on mid tide going low.


Although El Salvador is renowned for its legendary right hand point breaks, there are also plenty of kilometers of beach breaks. These are our primary options on small swells and provide us fun barrels at mid to high tides, especially at early dawn and late evening glass-off.


KM-59 is yet another right point break in this beautiful coastline. Just the ride to get here is a trip by itself. This beach is located in a private gated community of beach houses. AkwaTerra and our friends at K-59 offer exclusive access to this spot, so low crowds are almost a guarantee. The wave is short but offers a hollow section on the inside. Expect isolated perfection in an awesome setting.


KM-61 is a right point break, overshadowed by its famous neighbor K-59. However, you can always appreciate this empty peeling rights from the lineup at K-59. We can guarantee that the paddle is worthwhile. Good at medium to low tides.


Mizata is a point break that offers lefts and rights. This spot is about 45 minutes from La Libertad and it is known for its inconsistent but great waves. However, the drive is completely worthwhile on a solid southwest swell.

 

This right point is ideally for beginners. Set in the middle of lush vegetation, this break is ideal for fun afternoon sessions.


Punta Coco is AkwaTerra´s pride and joy. A fast hollow grinding right hander working better at mid to low tide. Punta Coco is just a couple of steps away from our property. AkwaTerra and our friends at K-59 offer exclusive access to this spot, so low crowds are almost a guarantee. This spot may be a bit inconsistent, but it can get so perfect, its mindboggling.


Punta Roca, more commonly referred to as "La Punta" is one of the best rights our planet has to offer. It is the premiere destination of every surf trip to El Salvador and more often than not it is crowded. The wave itself barrels graciously on the take-off before walling up for the long, long inside section. La Punta works best from four feet to to fifteen feet and is good on both tides, although it gets shallow on low tide, so be careful with the rocks. La Punta is world class. It's definitely a place that you have to surf at least once, no, make that twice in your life.


El Sunzal is one of the most popular destinations in El Salvador for its consistency and quality. It is a long rideable right with multiple take-off zones. Despite its relatively harmless allure, Sunzal can pack serious currents, especially if you get caught inside. Sunzal is always a good call when everywhere else is flat. At high tide, long boarders will feel right at home at this spot. At low tide, short boarders will find a hollow rippable inside section. Being a deep water break, the place can hold up to any swell size and its definitely a must.


El Zonte is a short but fun right point break. It offers a hollow section in the inside, especially at low tide. The point is settled in a nice cove with beautiful scenery. A striving surfing community is growing based on this right hander, which offers perfection, especially from November to May.