Costa del Sol surfForecast / Costa del Balsamo / El Salvador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 26 Apr 2026 CST
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Costa del Sol surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Costa del Sol sea temperature is
29.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Costa del Sol this week:

The surf forecast for Costa del Sol over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Costa del Sol in the next 16 days are 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costa del Sol over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
243
214
291
335
376
371
303
201
286
239
236
156
253
181
157
152
59
52
69
102
85
Wind (km/h)
5
W
20
SW
15
W
5
SSE
20
S
5
WNW
10
SE
20
S
5
WNW
10
SE
15
SSW
10
WNW
5
ESE
15
SSW
5
W
5
S
15
SW
10
W
5
WSW
15
SW
10
WNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
cross
cross
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:30AM1.91m
10:55PM1.82m
11:34AM1.96m
00:00AM1.82m
12:29PM2.03m
00:56AM1.84m
1:16PM2.09m
1:44AM1.87m
1:58PM2.15m
2:27AM1.91m
2:37PM2.18m
3:06AM1.93m
3:15PM2.20m
Low Tide
4:49PM0.54m
5:13AM0.46m
5:56PM0.50m
6:10AM0.46m
6:53PM0.42m
7:00AM0.44m
7:41PM0.34m
7:45AM0.41m
8:24PM0.27m
8:26AM0.38m
9:03PM0.22m
9:04AM0.36m
9:40PM0.20m
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
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5:37
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:33
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6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:10
6
2
2
1
2
1
2
5
Temp °C
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
29
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
31
32
31
32
32
32
32
30
32
31
31
30
31
31
31
31
31
31
32
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
11
Energy kJ
243
214
291
335
376
371
303
176
286
239
236
156
253
181
157
152
48
46
69
71
85
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
11
0.3
WSW
4
0.4
S
8
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
S
8
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
9
0.1
W
14
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
10
0.1
W
13
0.1
S
20
0.2
W
3
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
69
69
69
3
20
61
20
201
142
37
4
37
49
3
7
1
59
52
34
102
64
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
4
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
W
4
0.3
SSW
18
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
9
0.2
W
5
0.3
SE
5
0.3
WNW
3
0.2
W
3
0.1
SE
5
0.1
S
19
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
17
0.4
SW
12
0.2
SSW
19
Energy kJ
5
17
10
10
3
62
32
86
36
2
5
2
1
1
7
13
31
27
35
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.3
W
5
0.4
SSW
3
0.6
S
8
0.4
WNW
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.2
W
3
0.3
W
3
0.4
SW
3
0.3
W
3
Energy kJ
8
8
7
5
3
4
2
50
3
1
1
2
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
41
478
70
0
407
0
188
311
0
102
298
41
102
411
0
0
407
51
0
431
41
Best forecast wave conditions in El-Salvador - Costa del Balsamo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in El Salvador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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Information about the Costa del Sol Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Costa del Sol provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Costa del Sol can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Costa del Sol surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Costa del Sol) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Costa del Sol may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in El-Salvador - Costa del Balsamo? If you are looking for accommodation near Costa del Sol, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in El-Salvador - Costa del Balsamo, consider staying in Zacatecoluca which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around El-Salvador - Costa del Balsamo where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Vicente which is 39 km (24 miles) away, Puerto El Triunfo, Cojutepeque and La Libertad.

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