Costa del Sol surfForecast / Costa del Balsamo / El Salvador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 08 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
27.2° 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 Thursday (Jan 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Costa del Sol in the next 12 days are 0.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 8th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 8th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 10th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s

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 28°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
W
0.2
SSW
0.4
SE
0.2
S
Period(s) (?)141313121212131313121212121111111181079
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7370114104989910811110996696965303030301010146
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
15
SSW
10
NNW
5
ENE
15
SSW
10
NW
5
ENE
15
S
5
NW
10
NNE
15
S
15
NNE
15
NNE
5
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
S
5
NNW
10
NE
15
SW
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
off
glassoncross-
off
cross-
off
onglassoffonoffoffglassoffoffoncross-
off
offonglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:42PM
2.19
6:54AM
2.01
7:28PM
2.12
7:42AM
1.86
8:14PM
2.03
8:32AM
1.73
9:03PM
1.95
9:26AM
1.62
9:55PM
1.88
10:26AM
1.55
10:51PM
1.85
11:28AM
1.52
11:48PM
1.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:23PM
0.13
12:54AM
0.35
1:07PM
0.26
1:44AM
0.44
1:52PM
0.39
2:37AM
0.53
2:38PM
0.51
3:32AM
0.59
3:28PM
0.61
4:32AM
0.62
4:24PM
0.67
5:32AM
0.62
5:23PM
0.68
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--
Sunset-5:43--5:44--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:46-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------------------
Temp. °C282825282825282826302826313127302826282825
Feels °C (?)282826282827282828312827313227312728282826
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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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