El Paredon

A small fishing village on Guatemala’s Pacific coast. Mangrove, volcanoes, and some of the country’s best waves breaking across kilometres of black sand.

A small fishing village on Guatemala’s Pacific coast. Mangrove, volcanoes, and some of the country’s best waves breaking across kilometres of black sand.

Best time to surf in El Paredon

Average wave size (ft)

Average wave size (ft)

2.3
2.6
3.1
3.9
4.4
4.3
3.9
3.8
3.9
3.7
3.3
2.3
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Surf qualityFairGoodVery good
2.3
2.6
3.1
3.9
4.4
4.3
3.9
3.8
3.9
3.7
3.3
2.3
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Surf qualityFairGoodVery good

November to April: the dry season delivers the most consistent and accessible period for all levels, with clean, smaller conditions.

May to October: larger, more powerful surf arrives with the wet season; the best time for experienced surfers.

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