Surf spot

Mizata

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Country: El Salvador
Coordinates: 13.5100, -89.5959

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	0.9	0.9	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.7	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8
Wave direction	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	SSE	S	S	SSE	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	12.1	11.8	11.6	11.4	11.3	11.6	11.1	10.8	11.1	10.7	10.6	10.9	10.9	10.8	10.6	10.6	10.6	10.5	10.5	10.6	10.5	10.5	10.6	9.3	8.9	6.7	6.9	7.7	5	13	12.5	12.8	12.9	13	13.2	13.2	13.1	13.1	12.9	12.7	12.2	12	12.2	12.1	11.9	11.9	11.8	11.8	11.8	11.4	11.4	11.3	11.3	11.2	11.1	10.9
Wave energy (kJ)	404	401	375	315	228	218	306	295	295	277	269	230	145	149	197	180	172	163	148	142	134	134	81	59	54	39	32	32	24	138	181	198	224	238	258	280	288	288	294	310	310	277	272	270	263	261	246	244	227	222	211	209	196	184	181	169
Wind speed (km/h)	6.5	8.5	9.2	1.6	15.9	13	6.6	9.2	7.1	9.4	8.4	5.5	16.5	12.4	7.1	13.2	10	10.1	11.3	1.1	14.5	14.7	8.3	4.9	7.2	9	10.7	4.5	11.7	12.9	7.1	4.2	8.1	10	10.3	4.1	5.6	14.3	2.5	8.1	11.3	11.8	11.7	5.4	9.5	12	9.8	3.3	7.6	8.5	8.9	3	15.1	16	7.2	3.9
Wind direction	NECross	NNECross-off	NNECross	SSEGlassy	SSWCross-on	SWCross	WCross-off	NNECross-off	NECross	NECross	NNECross	SSEOnshore	SCross-on	SCross-on	NNECross	NECross	NNECross	NNECross-off	NECross	EGlassy	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	WCross-off	ENEGlassy	NNECross-off	NECross	NECross	NNEGlassy	SSWCross-on	SWCross	WNWCross-off	ENEGlassy	NNECross	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NNEGlassy	SSWCross-on	SWCross	SGlassy	NNECross-off	NNECross	NECross	NECross	NECross	SSWCross-on	SWCross	WCross-off	NGlassy	NNECross-off	NECross	NNECross	SSWGlassy	SSWCross-on	SWCross	WCross-off	NNWGlassy

Mizata, El Salvador is a scenic, less-crowded surf destination on the country’s Pacific coast, known for its long stretch of coastline, warm water, and relaxed vibe. It offers a mix of beach breaks and point-style waves, with the potential for fun, hollow waves when conditions line up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly beach break, with some sections that can shape up into clean, peeling waves
Best conditions: Typically works best with consistent Pacific swell and light offshore winds
Crowds: Usually quieter than major El Salvador surf hubs like El Tunco or Punta Roca
Vibe: Laid-back, rural, and scenic, with a more off-the-beaten-path feel

Who it’s good for

Beginners/intermediates: Can be friendly on smaller days, depending on the sandbars and current
Experienced surfers: More rewarding when swell picks up, with fast, punchy sections
Travelers: Good for those wanting a more peaceful surf trip and uncrowded lineups

Things to know

Conditions can be variable because sandbars and currents shift
Some spots may have strong rips or powerful surf on bigger swells
Infrastructure is more limited than in more developed surf towns, though that’s changing

Overall

Mizata is a great option if you want warm-water surfing, fewer crowds, and a more natural setting. It’s not as famous as some Salvadoran surf destinations, but that’s part of its appeal.