Surf: Mizata looks and acts like a long righthand point, but the short lefts can also be hollow and snappy off the peak. The rivermouth opens regularly and keeps the boulders nicely packed with fresh sediment. Works on any size swell at lower tides, to avoid the high tide backwash and it's super consistent without the aggressive crowds of the east. Environment: Endless untouched beachbreak stretches to the west with a couple of rivermouths worth seeking out. Mizata Surf Lodge has killer views over the break. Surf: General: Mizata is one of the least crowded waves in El Salvador and one of the most consistent. When Punta Roca and Tunco go flat, Mizata still has surf. It has about a half-mile of black-sand beach, giving it the feel of a private beach, yet boasts four breaks along that span. The Point is the most desired spot, with a right breaking best on the last hours of the dropping tide through the first couple hours on the rising tide. While not nearly as long a ride as its sister break, Punta Roca, it offers strong, fast drops with plenty of rideability. Its downside is it becomes almost unrideable over 8-10 feet due to the strong currents and the nearby cliff. Best size is anywhere from chest-high to well-overhead.

Tweeners is in between the Point and the Beachbreak. It works best on a higher tide, due to more water over the rocks. Tweeners, especially on a S swell, has a left, as well. Next to it is the Beachbreak. Same swell as Tweeners, but no rocks, just a sandy bottom. Farther down the beach is The Slab, best at high tide and said to be a world-class break when the swell is big and from the right direction. All waves at Mizata work best on a SSW direction, but do quite well on a S and SW, as well. Mizata works for pros, intermediate and beginner surfers and is a refreshing, uncrowded break. Tides: Low to mid tide for the point. Size: Chest high-overhead+ Wind: Light North Swell: SSW, SW Bottom: Rocks and boulders but Beachbreak is sand. Paddling: Not the longest wave so not that bad but if you find yourself caught inside on a set you'll want to paddle to avoid the cliff. Spot Rating: Fun wave but maxes out in size at a little overhead. After that you'll have to worry about getting swept into the cliff. Access: Park at Mizata Point Resort and have breakfast /lunch. You can access the wave by walking across the river and paddling out near the cliff or head through the beach break out front. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Less crowded than spots further east. Local Vibe: Friendly. Environment: Depends on rains. Hazards: Exposed rocks at "Tweeners" but should be surfed on high tide. Point is best on rising tide. Low tide is shallow everywhere. Season: Southern Hemisphere fall into winter for the most consistent surf.