Punta Roca
A world-class right-hand rock break on the western headland of La Libertad, where waves can run for hundreds of meters. It is the flagship of El Salvador's surfing.
Punta Roca is one of the most famous surf breaks in Central America, located on the cape west of La Libertad. Fast right-hand waves break over a cobblestone seabed, with long walls. On big-wave days they can run for hundreds of meters. El Salvador has hosted World Surf League (WSL) tour events and several ISA World Surfing Championships here. It is suitable only for advanced surfers, as the reef is rocky and the lineup is crowded. Beginners can watch the experts from the viewpoint on the shore and from the seaside promenade. A taxi from Tunco takes about 15 minutes, and you can combine the trip with the fish market at the harbor.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Puerto de La Libertad
- Playa San Diego
- El Tunco Beach
- Walter Thilo Deininger National Park
- El Sunzal
- El Zonte
- Tamanique Waterfalls
- Playa Mizata