K59 and 61 Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(El-Salvador – Costa del Balsamo)
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Surf Break: K59 and 61
| Name: | K59 and 61 |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: N |
K59 and 61 in Costa del Balsamo is an exposed point break that is often working Works best in offshore winds from the north. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Beware of Private,rocks,.
Overall K59 and 61 Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see K59 and 61 surf quality by season and K59 and 61 surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of K59 and 61 |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to K59 and 61:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | El Zonte | 6 mi |
| Second closest break | El Zunzal | 7 mi |
| Third closest break | Rio Grande (La Bocana) | 10 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Comasagua Point | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Mizata | 12 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to K59 and 61: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 529 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 583 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 658 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Mid Gulf Buoy | 853 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 888 mi |
Tide stations nearest to K59 and 61: |
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| Closest tide station | Rio Dulce entrance, Guatemala | 168 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Punta Gorda, Belize | 186 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Punta Gorda, Belize (2) | 186 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Puerto Cortes, Honduras | 193 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Belize City, Belize | 291 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to K59 and 61: |
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| Closest ski area | Sky Valley (United States) | 1535 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Scaly Mountain (United States) | 1539 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Cataloochee (United States) | 1576 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort (United States) | 1580 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Wolf Laurel (United States) | 1602 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to K59 and 61: |
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| Closest city location | La Libertad (El Salvador) | 14 mi |
| Second closest city location | Armenia (El Salvador) | 17 mi |
| Third closest city location | Zaragoza (El Salvador) | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Izalco (El Salvador) | 20 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Sonsonate (El Salvador) | 20 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to K59 and 61 is El Salvador International (San Salvador) Airport (SAL) in El Salvador, which is 52 km (32 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to K59 and 61 is La Aurora (Guatemala City) Airport (GUA) in Guatemala, 162 km (101 miles) away.
