El Zonte surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,042 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period with SSW swell.
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 (Oct 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Zonte in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Zonte over the next 16 days.
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