Costa del Sol surfForecast / Costa del Balsamo / El Salvador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 27 Jan 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
27.7° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Costa del Sol in the next 12 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 28th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 28th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 31st Jan)3ft (0.9m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costa del Sol over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tue
03
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)121817161615151514141313131312121212131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10381771731732012492722682292043071951831331368282906533
Wind
(km/h)
20
N
20
NNE
10
S
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
SSW
10
NNW
5
NE
15
SSW
5
N
10
NE
20
S
15
NNE
20
NNE
10
SSW
25
NNE
20
NNE
10
SSW
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffonoffoffoncross-
off
cross-
off
onoffoffonoffoffonoffoffonoffoffon
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:52AM
1.70
10:27PM
2.11
11:05AM
1.70
11:37PM
2.12
12:17PM
1.77
12:44AM
2.17
1:23PM
1.88
1:45AM
2.23
2:21PM
2.02
2:39AM
2.28
3:13PM
2.15
3:29AM
2.30
4:01PM
2.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:55AM
0.44
3:56PM
0.44
5:05AM
0.42
5:08PM
0.44
6:14AM
0.35
6:20PM
0.40
7:17AM
0.26
7:26PM
0.32
8:12AM
0.15
8:25PM
0.24
9:02AM
0.07
9:19PM
0.18
9:48AM
0.03
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tue
03
Sunrise-6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:20-
Sunset--5:53--5:53--5:54--5:54--5:55--5:55--5:57
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------------------
Temp. °C283230263028262828253028263129222829232827
Feels °C (?)283331243128272828273028283029172527192625
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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 12 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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