K59 and 61 surf break

K59 and 61 surfForecast / Costa del Balsamo / El Salvador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 18 May 2026 CST
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K59 and 61 surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's K59 and 61 sea temperature is
30.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for K59 and 61 this week:

The surf forecast for K59 and 61 over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at K59 and 61 in the next 16 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 19th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 19th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for K59 and 61 over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
1
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
19
0.7
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
357
264
193
190
330
441
261
245
146
226
318
217
214
257
197
251
171
630
349
580
709
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
NNW
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
NW
15
W
20
W
5
NW
5
SSE
20
WSW
5
N
10
SE
15
SW
5
NNW
10
SSE
10
WSW
15
NW
5
SSE
15
WSW
15
NNE
5
S
on
cross-off
on
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
glassy
High Tide
3:43PM2.39m
4:17AM2.03m
4:35PM2.36m
5:09AM2.04m
5:27PM2.27m
6:04AM2.02m
6:21PM2.15m
7:01AM1.99m
7:18PM2.01m
8:00AM1.95m
8:18PM1.87m
9:01AM1.92m
9:21PM1.75m
10:01AM1.90m
Low Tide
10:10PM-0.07m
10:17AM0.07m
11:00PM-0.05m
11:12AM0.12m
11:52PM0.01m
12:08PM0.20m
00:45AM0.09m
1:08PM0.31m
1:40AM0.20m
2:12PM0.41m
2:37AM0.31m
3:18PM0.48m
3:36AM0.40m
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:31
5:31
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:16
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:19
6:19
6:19
3
4
5
2
1
8
Temp °C
29
29
30
30
29
30
29
28
30
30
29
30
30
29
29
29
28
30
30
28
30
32
33
32
34
34
32
31
30
32
32
33
33
33
33
32
32
32
34
33
31
34
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.7
S
10
0.9
SSW
19
0.7
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SSW
16
Energy kJ
357
215
193
190
330
441
261
245
146
226
318
217
214
257
197
251
88
630
349
580
709
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
6
0.7
SSW
17
0.6
SSE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.7
SW
12
0.4
S
8
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SSE
7
0.6
S
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
S
8
Energy kJ
23
264
35
55
144
18
114
96
94
88
26
29
28
11
18
73
171
79
76
73
51
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
26
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.6
SE
7
0.5
W
4
0.4
SW
19
0.3
S
7
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SE
5
0.3
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.5
SW
13
0.3
SW
9
0.6
SW
14
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
SW
10
Energy kJ
13
23
123
120
25
5
38
8
92
9
46
7
9
16
23
24
84
13
167
15
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
WNW
4
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SSE
4
0.3
WNW
3
0.2
WSW
5
0.3
ESE
5
Energy kJ
3
9
11
4
2
2
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
332
0
32
501
0
19
138
0
0
366
0
22
418
0
39
541
0
19
332
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in El-Salvador - Costa del Balsamo
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in El Salvador
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
4
8
7
5
5
4
5
4
5
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Information about the K59 and 61 Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for K59 and 61 provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at K59 and 61 can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our K59 and 61 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 (K59 and 61) 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 K59 and 61 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.

K59 and 61 is 22 km (14 miles) from 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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