El Zunzal Reviews and Ratings
(El-Salvador – Costa del Balsamo)
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Visitor reviews of El Zunzal surf break
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“Great spot but already packed before the sun comes up. Lots of clueless kooks and learners. The surf schools should be banned from pushing people into waves at the point when its chest high. Super sketchy and adds to an already chaotic wave. The surf schools have no regard for priority, etiquette or safety. If you cant paddle into waves on your own you shouldn't be out there”
santander from UNITED STATES - 14 Jul 2025
El Zunzal Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 10 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.8(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 4.2(1: El Zunzal is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.7(1: El Zunzal is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in El-Salvador - Costa del Balsamo. 5: the best break in El-Salvador - Costa del Balsamo). |
Difficulty Level: 2.8(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.4(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: El Zunzal can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at El Zunzal, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.9(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at El Zunzal are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.4(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 1.9(1: Often too crowded. 5: El Zunzal is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.5(1: Getting to El Zunzal requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.4(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.7(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near El Zunzal for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.0(1: Camping at El Zunzal is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: El Zunzal is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.9(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.6(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at El Zunzal, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.4(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near El Zunzal where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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