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Zunzal - Break Data
Surf spot travel photo of Zunzal
Photo: Mez: ESM
Description
Extremely consistent quasi-world class rock-bottom right point. Tends to be a favorite of San Salvadoran weekend warriors, so with a bit of tact and skill you can have your pick of waves even when it's crowded. On a solid swell it can hold up to 10 feet plus, peeling evenly along the rocks. A 30-minute bus ride from La Libertad costs less than a dollar American. Just look for the bus marked "El Zunzal." Best Tide:
Low to mid
Best Swell Direction:
S-SW
Best Size:
4-10 feet
Best Wind:
E-NE
Perfect-O-Meter:
8 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)
Bottom:
Rocks/boulders
Ability Level:
Beginner to advanced
Bring Your:
Shortboard, fish, and something with a bit more length for bigger swells
Best Season:
March-October
Access:
The bus from La Libertad takes about half an hour and costs less than a dollar.
Crowd Factor:
5. Tends to be the choice for less-advanced surfers, so even when it's crowded you can still get waves.
Local Vibe:
3. Mellow.
Bicep Burn:
7 (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean Beach)
Poo Patrol:
1 (1=clean; 10=turds in the lineup)
Shark Danger:
5 (1=none; 10=bring an iron cage)
Places To Eat
La Libertad is full of good places to grub, but the Zunzal area offers little. Pack some food for the bus trip.
Places To Stay
There are a variety of places to stay in La Libertad, but not much in the Zunzal area.

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Things To Do
Surf, rest, surf, rest, and so on.
Surf Shops
None.

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