Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Lake
Water type: Chop
Water hazards: Fishernets, Stones
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: Typical lake gets choppy when windy.
Beach type & size: Grass, Pebbles - Small
Infos: The spot is very underdeveloped. The locals are very nice and friendly. The beach is never crowded. The only portion of land with nice grassy beach, while the rest of the lake has either lots of rocks or useless wind direction. Rainy season goes from May to October, and the lake level rises a lot covering the beach. During the dry season, the level drops and by mid January we can begin using the beach again.
Identified hazards: Rocks, Stones, Trees
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Wind is normally generated by cold fronts, to feel more comfortable, we use wetsuits however we are used to warm water. Rainy season goes from May to October.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: There are 2 season: rainy and dry. Rainy season goes from May to October, there's no reliable wind. During the dry season, we get cold fronts (Frente Frio) which bring great weather with clear sky and strong Norths ranging from 15-30 knots 5 out of 7 days a week.
Best months: January, February, March, April
Access description: by Car - The spot has a bit of difficulty to get there but it is totally worth it. With car about 2 hours from San Salvador.
Specific rules: None
Extra: Respect locals, be friendly at all times.
Nightlife: None.
Accommodations: Camping, School, Rescue, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean, River Mouth
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Currents
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Nice waves, and flat water in the river mouth.
Beach type & size: Sand - Tidal
Infos: The beach vanishes on high tide. Lots of space and also for beginners on the other side of the river.
Identified hazards: Concrete
Weather specificities: Warm water and air.
Wind type: Thermal, Trade
Wind specificities: Southwest wind: light wind (8-18 kn). Starts at 11 am goes up until 4 pm.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December
Access description: by Car - About 50km southeast from San Miguel.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Medium wave, Big wave
Water hazards: Currents
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: February, March, April, May
Weather specificities: Very warm.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: Sea breeze: the wind start at 11am and dies at 3pm normally. Light wind 8-18 knots.
Best months: March, April, May, June
Access description: by Car, Bus -
Specific rules: Other
Extra: Most private property, hard to get to the beach.
Nightlife: Good on Semana Santa.
Accommodations: Rooms, Food, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Lake
Water type: Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Stones
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Chop to small waves.
Beach type & size: Grass - Medium
Infos: Nice green grass.
Identified hazards: Rocks, Trees
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Always warm, water 30C.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: Normally light wind 10-15 knots.
Best months: March, April, May, June, August
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: Fees
Extra: Entrance 5 USD.
Accommodations: Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Medium wave, Big wave
Water hazards: Reefs, Rocks
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Beachgoer: March, April
Weather specificities: Very warm.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: Southwest wind: light wind (8-18 kn). Starts at 11 am goes up until 4 pm. North wind: strong wind (15-30 kn), offshore. Catch it in Tamarindo in the early morning or late afternoon.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December
Access description: by Car, Bus - South of El Tamarindo.
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: Santa Miguel or Tamarindo during Semana Santa.
Accommodations: Rooms, Food, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Tidal
Infos: Very big beach on low tide. Becomes smaller on high tide, but still lots of space. Very natural beach.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Warm water and air.
Wind type: Thermal, Trade
Wind specificities: Southwest wind: light wind (8-18 kn). Starts at 11 am goes up until 4 pm.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December
Access description: by Car - You can park on the beach.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Weather specificities: Very warm.
Wind type: Thermal, Trade
Wind specificities: North wind: strong wind (15-30 kn). Catch it in Tamarindo in the early morning or late afternoon.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December
Access description: by Car - Get to El Tamarindo, about 60km southeast of San Miguel.
Accommodations: Rooms, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Tidal
Infos: Very big beach on low tide. Becomes smaller on high tide, but still lots of space. Very natural beach.
Weather specificities: Warm air and water.
Wind type: Thermal, Trade
Wind specificities: Southwest wind: light wind (8-18 kn). Starts at 11 am goes up until 4 pm.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December
Access description: by Car -
Accommodations: Rooms, Parking
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