
Surf Forecasts:
Fishermans Point surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,383 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fishermans Point this week:
The surf forecast for Fishermans Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans Point in the next 16 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
666 | 826 | 1305 | 1170 | 1155 | 1067 | 863 | 720 | 656 | 568 | 431 | 419 | 480 | 554 | 835 | 911 | 1164 | 993 | 1094 | 1081 | 1040 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:48PM1.95m | 4:01AM2.18m | 4:27PM1.91m | 4:39AM2.12m | 5:06PM1.85m | 5:18AM2.04m | 5:45PM1.77m | 5:58AM1.94m | 6:27PM1.68m | 6:40AM1.83m | 7:13PM1.59m | 7:26AM1.73m | 8:06PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:44AM0.11m | 9:49PM0.22m | 10:23AM0.12m | 10:27PM0.26m | 11:01AM0.17m | 11:05PM0.32m | 11:40AM0.25m | 11:43PM0.40m | 12:21PM0.34m | 00:24AM0.50m | 1:04PM0.44m | 1:09AM0.60m | 1:53PM0.54m | 2:01AM0.69m | |||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
476 | 826 | 1305 | 1170 | 1155 | 1067 | 863 | 720 | 656 | 568 | 431 | 122 | 273 | 308 | 266 | 911 | 1164 | 993 | 1094 | 1081 | 1040 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
666 | 357 | 23 | 18 | 45 | 51 | 27 | 34 | 24 | 26 | 48 | 419 | 282 | 304 | 835 | 256 | 231 | 148 | 253 | 174 | 138 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SSE 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 7 | S 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SSE 6 |
48 | 23 | 33 | 37 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 24 | 264 | 480 | 554 | 219 | 172 | 45 | 68 | 42 | 23 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 310 | 0 | 0 | 396 | 0 | 0 | 396 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
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Information about the Fishermans Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fishermans Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fishermans Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fishermans Point 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 (Fishermans Point) 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 Fishermans Point 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.
Fishermans Point is 2 km (1 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.










