Is October a good time for surfing at El Sunzal?
October is one of the best months for surfing at El Sunzal. Waves 1.4 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
Plan your trip to El SunzalEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 30°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 28 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 26; a day can have both
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in October
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in El Salvador in October →Where to go surfing in October →Schools and camps near El Sunzal
- Surfers Inn Hostel& Camping 0.3 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is October a good time for surfing at El Sunzal?
October is one of the best months for surfing at El Sunzal. Waves 1.4 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
How warm is the water at El Sunzal in October?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at El Sunzal in October?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at El Sunzal in October?
Around 30°C by day and 24°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 28 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 26; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in October?
Within 1,500 km: La Saladita (1.8 m waves), Ollie's Point – Potrero Grande (1.3 m waves) & Salina Cruz (1.6 m waves).
