7 Day Legendary Surf Lessons with Coaching or Tour in La Libertad, El Salvador

The waves:

El Salvador is a small country in the heart of Central America, facing straight south to the Pacific Ocean. The best swell direction is southwest. There are surfable waves almost year-round and you will find mostly right-hand pointbreaks, a couple of left-hand rivermouths, and a few volcanic black sand beachbreaks. The weather is tropical; no wetsuits needed, mostly just sunblock.

There are two seasons:

• Summer - November to March: Waves range between two to four feet, with ideal conditions for beginners. There are some sneak swells with occasional offshore wind conditions.
• Winter - May to October: Waves can reach double overhead six to eight feet. Thunderstorms and rain are frequent, with glassy conditions.

With a varied coastline, there are two main surfing areas:

The province of La Libertad has world-class waves like Punta Roca in town and other pointbreaks that can offer excellent waves. El Tunco is a popular surf town with hotels, restaurants, surf shops, and bars with many choices of food, lodging, and nightlife. The waves at Sunzal are great for beginners and are very consistent. Further west, El Zonte is a small surf community with a different vibe, and the waves can get really good.

On the eastern side, a more relaxed atmosphere holds a variety of other world-class waves like Punta Mango. There are many surf camps near Las Flores, where the waves are a good choice for beginners.

Surf lessons

Maya Surf Tours won't push you; they will teach you. Their program is based upon these principles:

• Discovery: Knowledge and safety (equipment, ocean, and surf etiquette)
• Development: Skills and technique
• Support: Observation and feedback
• Autonomy: Confidence and achievements

Maya Surf Tours's coaches are professional local surfers. They know every surf spot in La Libertad, and they are capable of deciding which wave suits your level. They will guide you so that you can improve and have fun at the same time. Level up your surfing at their El Salvador surf camp.

Itinerary

On the first day, Maya Surf Tours will pick you up at the airport, then take you to your hostel. On the second and third days, you will start the surf lessons. On these days, Maya Surf Tours will show you the equipment, and you will learn about the waves and surf etiquette. On the fourth day, you will focus on the paddling technique and how to get into the surf.

You will learn the pop-up on the fifth day, and you will start catching white water and green waves as well. On the sixth day, Maya Surf Tours will polish the technique and review all the lessons. During the five days of lessons, you will have fun and take your surfing to the next level. The two sightseeing tours will be during the week for you to relax and have more fun.