Surf spot

Monterrico

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Country: Guatemala
Coordinates: 13.8894, -90.4826

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	SSW	SSE	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	11.6	11.2	10.8	10.4	10.3	10.1	10.2	10.2	10.1	9.8	9.5	9.4	9.3	9.3	9.1	8.9	8.9	8.8	8.7	8.8	8.7	8.8	8.7	8.3	8.2	8	7.8	7.7	7.8	6.3	7.6	12.6	14.9	10.6	13.1	12.9	13.1	13	12.9	11.8	13	13.1	12.9	12.3	12.1	11.9	11.8	11.8	11.8	11.7	11.8	11.8	11.6	11.5	11.3	11.3
Wave energy (kJ)	323	312	295	284	266	253	252	240	227	224	211	199	187	187	172	160	154	149	144	141	134	135	128	112	103	98	89	83	74	28	50	137	195	157	252	272	266	274	294	301	286	264	258	256	259	242	238	226	198	202	196	195	181	178	165	154
Wind speed (km/h)	3.6	4.4	4.1	3.9	13.6	12.5	9.4	5.2	7.5	5.2	4.6	4.6	14.1	10.8	6.3	7.1	5.9	5.4	4.5	3.7	16.3	10.7	5.1	2.2	3.9	3.7	4.3	3.4	15.1	13.5	6.6	7.9	4.6	6.2	5.9	5.4	13	17.1	8.3	4	6.4	3.3	5.5	3.9	17.3	13	4.7	4.7	6	3.9	5.4	5.4	16.9	13	8.6	5.1
Wind direction	NEGlassy	NGlassy	NEGlassy	WSWGlassy	SWCross-on	WSWCross	WCross-off	NNWOffshore	NWOffshore	NNECross-off	NEGlassy	SEGlassy	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	WSWCross	ENECross	NECross-off	NECross-off	NNEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	WCross	SGlassy	NWGlassy	NGlassy	NEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWCross	NNWOffshore	NEGlassy	NCross-off	NCross-off	NWOffshore	SWCross-on	WSWCross	WCross-off	NGlassy	NNECross-off	NNEGlassy	NNECross-off	WNWGlassy	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWGlassy	NGlassy	ENECross	NEGlassy	NECross-off	SECross-on	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWCross	NWOffshore

Monterrico, Guatemala is a laid-back Pacific beach town known for its dark volcanic-sand shoreline, warm tropical water, and generally mellow surf scene. It sits on Guatemala’s southern coast and is one of the country’s more accessible surf destinations.

Surf character

Wave type: Mostly beach break
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, though conditions can get fun for more experienced riders when the swell lines up
Consistency: Fairly dependable at times, but quality depends heavily on season, swell direction, and tides
Crowds: Usually lighter than more famous surf destinations, with a relaxed local vibe

Conditions

Water temperature: Warm year-round, so a rash guard or thin top is usually enough
Bottom: Sand, which makes it generally safer and more forgiving
Hazards: Strong shorebreak, rips, and shifting sandbars

Best time to surf

Main surf season: Roughly April to October, when the Pacific swell is more active
Dry season: Can still offer waves, but often smaller and less consistent

Vibe

Monterrico is more of a tropical beach getaway than a hardcore surf town. It’s known for its easygoing atmosphere, sunsets, seafood, and nearby wildlife like mangroves and sea turtle nesting areas. The surf is often part of a broader beach experience rather than the sole attraction.