EL SALVADOR: SURFING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

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at El Tunco

The complete guide to dining, staying, riding, and thriving on the black sand coast

Live conditions
4–6 ft
Overhead +
8 kts
Offshore · ideal
28°C
No wetsuit
14 sec
Long period
Low at 7:40am
Best before 9am
★★★★
Solid session
Full forecast →

Featured places

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₿ accepts
Restaurant & bar
La Bocana
Seafood and cocktails with a front-row view of the break. Best ceviche on the coast, hands down.
Open now · until 11pm · $$
WhatsApp
★★★★ 4.8
Featured
Surf school
Punta Roca Surf School
Beginner to advanced lessons. Board rentals, wetsuits, and daily sunset sessions with local instructors.
Open now · 6am – 6pm · From $40
WhatsApp
★★★★ 4.9
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₿ accepts
Boutique hotel
Hotel Mopelia
Beachfront pool, terrace bar, and the best sunrise view in El Tunco. Bitcoin accepted at checkout.
24hr · front desk · From $95/night
WhatsApp
★★★★ 4.7
Bar & nightlife
La Guitarra
The heartbeat of El Tunco nights. Live music Fridays and Saturdays, strong drinks, sand on the floor.
Opens 4pm · $
WhatsApp
★★★★ 4.6
Scooter & bike rentals
Scooter Bros
$25/day all-in. Free helmet, WhatsApp booking, drop-off anywhere along the coast.
Open now · 7am – 7pm · $25/day
WhatsApp
★★★★ 4.8
Yoga & wellness
Alma Yoga Studio
Morning vinyasa and sunset restorative. Small classes, rooftop setting, ocean breeze included.
6am & 5pm daily · $15/class
WhatsApp
★★★★★ 5.0

Local businesses

Bulletin board

Prime spots for local businesses · from $50/mo

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Live
Café Sunzal
Best breakfast burritos before the morning swell
Live
Scooter Bros
$25/day · free helmet · WhatsApp booking
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Upcoming events

Full calendar →
19
Apr
Dawn patrol surf clinic
5:30am · Playa El Tunco · All levels
Surf
20
Apr
Sunset rooftop yoga
5:00pm · Hotel Mopelia rooftop · $15/person
Yoga
26
Apr
Saturday night live music
8:00pm · La Bocana · Free entry · Reggae & cumbia
Music
27
Apr
Sunday artisan market
9am – 2pm · Main street · Local crafts & food
Market

The surf coast

More zones coming soon

El Tunco is live · 3 zones in progress
Live now
El Tunco
Black sand beach
54 listings across restaurants, hotels, surf, nightlife, and more.
Coming soon
El Zonte
Bitcoin Beach
The Bitcoin Beach community, world-class point break, and a growing expat scene.
Coming soon
El Sunzal
The longboard wave
El Salvador's most consistent longboard wave and the quieter, laid-back alternative.
Coming soon
La Libertad
Port city
Fresh seafood market, Punta Roca surf break, and the gateway to the whole coast.

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