Sunzal

Surf Guide

The wave itself is a peculiar experience. From a distance it is easy to see how the Sunset comparisons came about, but in the water you'll quickly realize the two are distant cousins. Because its broad cobble reef juts so much farther out into the ocean than the rest of the nearby coast, Sunzal will suck in every bit of swell out there. The point is sharply angled and relatively deep, which means the wave will retain its shape in all but the largest of swells, but will also be soft and riddled with fat sections. As a result, Sunzal has become Salvador's hotspot for both longboarders and, when it's small, beginners. Nevertheless, if everywhere else is flat, Sunzal will almost always have something to offer. And if you happen to be checking it on a Friday evening, well... you should probably stick around for the festivities after dark -- they're pure El Salvador.