El Tunco (La Bocana)
Salvador · El Salvador
Reef break at the river mouth good for intermediates and advanced surfersboard rental nearby
Rights and lefts over rocks, crowds. 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 | Reef break at the river mouth |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | 13.4925, -89.3835 |
FAQ
Is El Tunco (La Bocana) good for beginners?
El Tunco (La Bocana) is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for El Tunco (La Bocana) 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/el-tunco. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Salvador
- Los Cóbanos — Reef break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Mizata — Right-hand point over rocks, intermediates and advanced surfers
- El Zonte — Right-hand point over rocks, intermediates and advanced surfers
- El Palmarcito — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- El Sunzal — Right-hand point-reef, beginners and intermediates
- San Blas — Right-hand point over rocks, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Punta Roca — Right-hand point over rocks, advanced surfers
- La Paz — Point-beach break at the pier, beginners and intermediates
- Conchalío — Reef break, intermediates