Surfline is making every surf camera and forecast in El Salvador free, opening up real-time access to one of the world’s most consistent and increasingly popular surf destinations. The move comes through a partnership between Surfline and Surf City El Salvador and marks the first time Surfline has made an entire country’s network of surf cams and forecasts available without a subscription. The change means free access to live surf cameras and forecast information covering breaks along El Salvador’s Pacific coastline. The announcement was made August 15.
A Window Into El Salvador’s Waves
El Salvador has become one of surfing’s premier destinations over the past decade, thanks in large part to its long run of south-facing points and remarkably consistent exposure to Southern Hemisphere swells coupled with a much safer environment for travelers and locals alike.
The country’s surf coast includes some of Central America’s best-known waves, from the cobblestone right at Punta Roca to the long, user-friendly walls at El Sunzal, as well as El Zonte, K-59, Mizata, Punta Mango and Las Flores. Surfline’s current El Salvador network provides surf reports, forecasts and cameras at a number of those breaks.
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More Eyes on Surf City
The free access is also another step in El Salvador’s broader effort to establish itself as an international surfing destination. Through its Surf City initiative, the Salvadoran government has invested heavily in surf tourism, infrastructure and events, helping put breaks like Punta Roca, El Sunzal and Las Flores on the global surfing map.
“El Salvador has some of the best waves in the world, and we’re excited that the surfers who live there can lean on our cams and forecasts to make the most of it,” said Surfline CEO Ross Garrett . “It’s also a great chance for travelers to get a closer look at all this coastline has to offer. We’re thrilled to bring this to life with Surf City El Salvador.”
The timing is notable, too. El Salvador has continued to expand its profile as a competitive and recreational surf destination, while the country’s coastline was recently recognized as a World Surfing Reserve.
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