El Paredón
Pacific · Guatemala
Beach break with black sandgood for all levels — from beginner to advancedboard rental nearby
The country's main surf village, several schools; a powerful shore wave on a big swell. Best wind — N/NE (mornings).
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 | Beach break with black sand |
|---|---|
| Good for | all levels — from beginner to advanced |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | 13.919, -91.072 |
FAQ
Is El Paredón good for beginners?
Yes, El Paredón 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 Paredón 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/#guatemala-pacific/el-paredon. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Pacific
- Sipacate — Beach break, intermediates
- Puerto San José — Beach break by the pier, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Iztapa — Beach break at a river mouth, intermediates
- Monterrico — Powerful beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers