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El Zonte Surf Forecast
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El Zonte surfForecast / Costa del Balsamo / El Salvador
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 17 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
El Zonte surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Zonte sea temperature is
30.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Zonte this week:
The surf forecast for El Zonte over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s 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 El Zonte in the next 16 days are 0.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 24th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Zonte over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | |
425 | 425 | 396 | 304 | 357 | 264 | 193 | 190 | 330 | 525 | 261 | 245 | 146 | 226 | 318 | 217 | 214 | 257 | 200 | 251 | 171 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | |
High Tide | 2:52PM2.37m | 3:25AM1.99m | 3:43PM2.39m | 4:17AM2.03m | 4:35PM2.36m | 5:09AM2.04m | 5:27PM2.27m | 6:04AM2.02m | 6:21PM2.15m | 7:01AM1.99m | 7:18PM2.01m | 8:00AM1.95m | 8:18PM1.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:20PM-0.03m | 9:24AM0.08m | 10:10PM-0.07m | 10:17AM0.07m | 11:00PM-0.05m | 11:12AM0.12m | 11:52PM0.01m | 12:08PM0.20m | 00:45AM0.09m | 1:08PM0.31m | 1:40AM0.20m | 2:12PM0.41m | 2:37AM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — |
 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | — | 6 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | S 10 |
 kJ | 425 | 425 | 396 | 304 | 357 | 215 | 193 | 190 | 330 | 525 | 261 | 245 | 146 | 226 | 318 | 217 | 214 | 257 | 200 | 251 | 67 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SE 6 | S 9 | SE 6 | SSW 17 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 12 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 6 | SSW 11 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 26 | 26 | 13 | 25 | 19 | 264 | 25 | 57 | 125 | 31 | 42 | 96 | 94 | 88 | 25 | 47 | 18 | 11 | 38 | 53 | 171 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SE 7 | SSW 9 | SW 18 | SSE 9 | SE 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SE 6 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | SE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 11 | SE 5 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 2 | 14 | 28 | 83 | 25 | 23 | 123 | 120 | 16 | 45 | 125 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 46 | 4 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 84 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | SSW 2 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 144 | 352 | 0 | 20 | 338 | 7 | 61 | 324 | 28 | 61 | 324 | 9 | 9 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 349 | 0 | 0 | 381 | 0 |
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Information about the El Zonte Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Zonte provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Zonte can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Zonte 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 (El Zonte) 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 El Zonte 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.
El Zonte is 13 km (8 miles) from the city of La Libertad. If you plan a holiday in El-Salvador - Costa del Balsamo, look for hotels and other accommodation in La Libertad. La Libertad has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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