Punta Mango Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SW.
Wind
N.
Surf Height
4-12 ft.+
Tide
All tides; best on incoming mid to high tide.
Punta Mango Surf Guide
One of El Salvador’s hollower righthand points when it’s on, Punta Mango is fickle and hard to score perfect, but worth the wait when you do. Located around 40 minutes from Las Flores in an area rich in natural beauty, Punta Mango needs a solid size to move off the rocks and break properly over the cobblestone bottom. If there’s a solid swell running and the more user-friendly points such as Sunzal are getting a bit boring, head to Mango and test your barrel-riding skills.
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Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced - Pro
Intermediate to expert.
Local Vibe
Doable
Expect El Salvador’s more talented local surfers to be on it when it’s firing.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Difficult access helps keep crowds from getting out of control, but a wave this good is never empty.
Spot Rating
Fun
One of El Salvador’s best points when it’s on.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Like most pointbreaks, there’s a bit of current to deal with, particularly up top where it’s hollow and heavy.
Water Quality
Fair
There isn’t much around, so the water stays relatively clean, despite its darkish color.
Hazards
Hollow sections up top, sketchy rocks when the swell is small and right on shore.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Somewhat remote, so your best option is by boat or 4x4.
Bottom
Sand/rock.
Best Season
March through October. Outside of that, it’s generally flat.
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