Sipicate Surf Guide
One of the more popular spots in Gautemala, it sits just northwest of El Paredon and Iztapa.
Quick Facts
Can create powerful barrels in summer
Long wave that never feels crowded
Chill town, relaxed vibe
Miles of beach breaks
Surf Season in Sipicate
Sipicate can definitely be surfed year-round, but the summer months in the rainy season will offer the biggest and cleanest swells. Especially for intermediate surfers, summer is the time to go. We recommend hitting it between June and September for the best barrelling waves. If you’re more of a beginner or not yet ready for the big hollow waves, spring or fall also work well. In winter, you’ll find more peaky waves along the beach, but plenty of whitewater if you’re just learning!
Where to Surf in Sipicate
The beach in Sipicate is long, and produces a ton of different waves with different peaks. You’ll find intermediates all over this beach. If you head to the front of the lagoon, you’ll get the more powerful and hollow waves. This is best reserved for confident intermediates or advanced surfers as the wave here can be quite forceful.
Crowds - Some
Surfer Level - All levels
Ideal Swell - SW
Ideal Wind - NE, Light
Break Type - Beach break
Consistency - 80
Be Aware: of nothing!
Nearby Surf Spots
Although they’re not super close, there are two solid surf spots just southeast of Sipicate: Iztapa and El Paredón.
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