Surfing at El Paredon, Santa Rosa, Guatemala
Santa Rosa, Guatemala·Beach break

Surf Lessons in El Paredon

El Paredon is a great place to learn how to surf. The waves here are best for intermediate surfers with some experience, making it ideal for your first time or to improve your skills.

Today's Conditions

Full forecast
Waves

Waist to chest-high

14s period

Wind

4 kph

N

Water Temp

28°C

Warm — boardshorts OK

Surf Rating

10.0/10

Great day to surf

Surfing at El Paredon

We don't have instructors listed at El Paredon yet, but this spot is worth knowing about. It's a solid intermediate spot with waves that will challenge you without being overwhelming.

Best tide

low, mid, high

Best wind

East, Northeast

Best swell

South, Southwest, West

About surfing in El Paredon

El Paredon is a beach break located in Santa Rosa, Guatemala. The waves here offer a good mix of challenge and fun, perfect if you've already caught a few green waves and want to keep progressing.

El Paredon is a popular beach break in Santa Rosa, Guatemala, suited for intermediate-level surfers looking to progress. The wave offers fun, workable faces that are great for practicing turns, cutbacks, and building wave-reading skills. Performs best on South and Southwest swells with East/Northeast offshore winds. A reliable option for improving surfers seeking quality sessions.

What to bring

The water is warm here — boardshorts or a rashguard are usually enough. Most instructors provide the board and everything you need.

Know before you go — El Paredon

Here's what you should know about surfing at El Paredon — conditions, timing, and practical stuff.

The waves

El Paredon is a beach break. You'll find waves with enough shape to practice turns and get longer rides. Not too mellow, not too heavy.

Best conditions

  • Tide: low, mid, high
  • Wind: East, Northeast
  • Swell: South, Southwest, West
See today's forecast

When to go

El Paredon has surfable waves most of the year. Check the forecast to pick the best day for your visit. Right now the water is warm at 28°C.

Ready to try El Paredon?

Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your technique, a local instructor makes all the difference.

Looking for surf lessons in El Paredon, Santa Rosa, Guatemala? Surfer Worldwide helps you find local instructors who know this spot inside out. Santa Rosa is a popular surf destination with consistent waves and a welcoming surf community. Check live conditions, compare instructors, and discover what to do in the area.

¿Buscas clases de surf en El Paredon, Santa Rosa, Guatemala? En Surfer Worldwide puedes encontrar instructores locales certificados que conocen este spot mejor que nadie. Santa Rosa es un destino popular para surfear con olas consistentes y una comunidad de surfistas acogedora. Consulta las condiciones en vivo, compara instructores y descubre qué hacer en la zona.