K59 and 61 Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(El-Salvador – Costa del Balsamo)

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K59 and 61 Surf Guide

K59 and 61 in Costa del Balsamo is an exposed point break that is often working Works best in offshore winds from the north. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Beware of Private,rocks,.

K59 and 61 Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Point	4	very consistent	29.8°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing K59 and 61:

The best conditions reported for surf at K59 and 61 occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North.

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What's the best time of year to surf K59 and 61 (for consistent clean waves)?

novemberBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing K59 and 61 with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of November. Clean surfable waves are typically found 75% of the time in November while 23% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 2% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

75%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

23%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore K59 and 61 Location Map

Interactive K59 and 61 surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to K59 and 61 is El Salvador International (San Salvador) Airport (SAL) in El Salvador, which is 52 km (32 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to K59 and 61 is La Aurora (Guatemala City) Airport (GUA) in Guatemala, 162 km (101 miles) away.

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K59 and 61 Surf Forecasts:

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Todays Surf Summary
Monday, 4 May 2026, 15:19 Local Time

m, °C	Monday 04			Tue
ft, °F	3PM	6PM	9PM	0AM
Wave (m)	SW	SW	SSW	SSW
Period (s)	16	16	16	16
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	on	cross	cross- off	cross

What does K59 and 61 look like?

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Tides at K59 and 61

Current tide and informaton

For El Zonte, 9 km from K59 and 61.

Next High Water: 04:29pm | 2.03m

Next Low Water: 10:53pm | 0.23m

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K59 and 61 Sea Temperature

A hot and sunny day, feeling like 30.0 °C even after we account for wind, and very warm water temperature (29.8 °C) too at K59 and 61. Surfers may need a thin summer wetsuit or at least a rash vest to block the UV.

Today, many surfers would wear a summer wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 29.8°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite