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CHILIMMM, K59 and 61

K59 and 61

Morning glass on 4-5'@16s, K59 and 61

K59 and 61

K59 and 61 ratings
Quality on a good day: 4.0
Consistency of Surf: 5.0
Difficulty Level: 4.0
Crowds: 4.0

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Overall: 3.5

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K59 and 61 Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(El-Salvador – Costa del Balsamo)

K59 and 61 break guidePhoto by: thomas miske

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:
Icon point redPointIcon s43.5
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
very consistent
27.9°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.

Surf Forecasts:

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
2%
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:
Todays Surf Summary
Thursday, 4 March 2021, 22:53 Local Time
ThuFriday 05
9PM0AM3AM6AM
Wave (m) 0.8
SSW 		1.1
SSW 		1.1
SSW 		1.1
SSW
Period (s) 14 15 15 15
Wind (km/h) 15 NW 10 N 10 NE 10 NNE
Wind State cross-
off		 off cross-
off		 cross-
off

What does K59 and 61 look like?

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  • K59 and 61
  • K59, K59 and 61Credit: Geovanny Antonio cornelio
  • CHILIMMM, K59 and 61Credit: FRED
  • TOMAS LocalGringo, K59 and 61Credit: Thomas Miske
  • Tomas, K59 and 61Credit: thomas miske
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    Tides at K59 and 61

    Current tide and informaton
    For El Zonte, 22.0 km from K59 and 61.
    Next High Water: 07:11am | 1.93m
    Tidal range ClockIcon tide needleIcon tide star
    Next Low Water: 01:07am | 0.15m
    IS AT (local time)

    K59 and 61 Sea Temperature

    Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 27.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (27.9 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at K59 and 61 won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

    Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.
    Current Temp*: 27.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite
    Icon wetsuit rashvest
    water-temp
    El Salvador Sea TemperatureView Sea Temp Map

    Swell History at K59 and 61

    Surf stats for K59 and 61, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

    K59 and 61 Location Map
    Average Swell
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    Wind History at K59 and 61

    Wind stats for K59 and 61, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

    K59 and 61 Location Map
    Average Wind
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    Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:

    Discover surf breaks near K59 and 61. Click below to view there surf guides.

    • El Zonte
      • Icon reefReef,point and rivermouth
      • Icon s43.7
      Reliability: very consistent
      9km away
    • El Zunzal
      • Icon pointPoint
      • Icon s33.4
      Reliability: consistent
      11km away
    • La Bocana
      • Icon river redRiver
      Reliability: inconsistent
      16km away
    • Comasagua Point
      • Icon beach redBeach and point
      • Icon s32.7
      Reliability: inconsistent
      19km away
    • Mizata
      • Icon pointPoint
      • Icon s33.4
      Reliability: very consistent
      19km away

    Wave Buoys Nearest To K59 and 61:

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