El Zunzal Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.49° N 89.43° W

El Zunzal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Zunzal sea temperature is
29.5°C
0.6° 

El Zunzal surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Zunzal surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,508 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Zunzal this week:

The surf forecast for El Zunzal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Zunzal in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 7th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 8th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 12th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Zunzal over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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15
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18
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18
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17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1094
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:44AM1.82m
00:20AM1.92m
12:46PM1.87m
1:13AM2.04m
1:38PM1.91m
2:00AM2.13m
2:25PM1.95m
2:42AM2.18m
3:08PM1.96m
3:22AM2.20m
3:48PM1.95m
4:01AM2.18m
4:27PM1.91m
Low Tide
6:02PM0.37m
6:38AM0.37m
6:57PM0.31m
7:33AM0.27m
7:45PM0.26m
8:21AM0.19m
8:29PM0.23m
9:04AM0.13m
9:10PM0.22m
9:44AM0.11m
9:49PM0.23m
10:23AM0.13m
10:27PM0.26m
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Temp °C
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Information about the El Zunzal Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Zunzal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Zunzal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Zunzal 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 Zunzal) 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 Zunzal 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 Zunzal is 11 km (7 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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