Playa San Diego
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Swl 3
1.2ft 11s.
14kJ
Swl 2
1.7ft 9s.
20kJ
Swl 1
2.3ft 6s.
17kJ
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Timezone: America/El_Salvador
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Playa San Diego surf guide

Playa San Diego is located to the southeast of La Libertad, a bit less busy than nearby spots like El Tunco and La Libertad itself. This beach features a long stretch of black sand framed by coconut palms, making it a pretty nice setting. Though it's not the most famous spot in El Salvador, it offers a laid-back vibe and is a solid choice when you're looking for something a bit quieter.

The surf here can be a fun option, particularly when the more well-known pointbreaks are smaller. Playa San Diego can handle swells from the south, south-southwest, and southwest, generally in the range of about 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters). The beach breaks can produce both left and right waves, giving a decent variety. While the beach break isn't the most consistent, it can definitely offer some playful sessions for beginners to experts. Paddling is pretty manageable, and you can find good conditions at various tide levels, especially from low to mid and even high tides on the right day. When the wind comes from the north or northeast, that’s usually when the waves shape up the best.

Access to Playa San Diego is easy; just turn off the main coastal highway and follow the smaller roads down to the beach. The crowd factor here is light and fairly spread out, so you can enjoy a mellow local vibe. Just be mindful of potential closeouts, as not every wave will be a keeper. It’s a good spot to check out, especially during the southern hemisphere's fall into winter when the surf tends to be more consistent.

Surf reports and surf forecasts nearby Playa San Diego

Playa San Diego
La Libertad, El Salvador
Beach break
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The Pier - Costa del Balsamo
La Libertad Department, El Salvador
Reef break
Tue 29
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La Paz
La Libertad Department, El Salvador
Point break
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Playa Conchalio
La Libertad Department, El Salvador
Beach break
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La Bocana
Unknown Region, Unknown Country
Rivermouth break
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Playa Conchalio
La Libertad Department, El Salvador
Beach break
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Punta Roca
La Libertad Department, El Salvador
Point break
Tue 29
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Sunzal
La Libertad Department, El Salvador
Point break
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El Zonte
La Libertad Department, El Salvador
Rivermouth break
Tue 29
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K59
La Libertad Department, El Salvador
Point break
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