El Cuco
Salvador East · El Salvador
Long beach breakgood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
Wide beach with soft peaks, handy for learning. Best wind — N.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Long beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from southeast — southwest |
| Coordinates | 13.168, -88.104 |
FAQ
Is El Cuco good for beginners?
Yes, El Cuco works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for El Cuco today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#el-salvador-east/el-cuco. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Salvador East
- Punta Mango — Right-hand point over rocks, advanced surfers
- Las Flores — Right-hand point, intermediates and advanced surfers
- El Esterón — Beach break at a river mouth, beginners and intermediates