Conchalio surfForecast / Costa del Balsamo / El Salvador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 CST
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Conchalio surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Conchalio sea temperature is
29.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Conchalio this week:

The surf forecast for Conchalio over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Conchalio in the next 16 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 6th May)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 10th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 10th May)5ft (1.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
0
2
3
1
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SW
14
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
326
142
372
461
425
276
288
371
261
336
326
292
590
422
1026
1315
742
788
612
499
530
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
S
15
WSW
10
W
5
S
15
SW
5
WNW
5
S
15
SW
10
WNW
5
SSE
15
SW
10
WNW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
NW
10
SSE
10
SW
10
NW
on
on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
on
cross
High Tide
5:08PM1.98m
5:39AM1.72m
5:47PM1.91m
6:21AM1.66m
6:27PM1.82m
7:05AM1.62m
7:10PM1.74m
7:52AM1.59m
7:58PM1.67m
8:44AM1.61m
8:53PM1.61m
9:38AM1.67m
9:54PM1.59m
Low Tide
10:54AM0.40m
11:32PM0.28m
11:32AM0.46m
00:11AM0.35m
12:13PM0.54m
00:51AM0.42m
12:56PM0.62m
1:34AM0.49m
1:47PM0.68m
2:21AM0.55m
2:45PM0.70m
3:11AM0.57m
3:50PM0.67m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:33
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:31
5:31
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6:13
6:13
6:14
6:14
6:14
6:14
6:15
9
2
2
4
Temp °C
31
30
28
31
30
28
31
30
28
30
30
28
31
30
28
31
30
28
31
30
28
33
32
32
33
33
32
33
32
31
34
32
31
35
32
32
33
32
32
32
33
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SW
14
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
Energy kJ
326
142
372
461
425
276
288
371
234
336
326
292
590
422
1026
1315
742
788
612
499
530
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.5
S
8
0.4
S
8
0.5
SSW
21
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
1
SSW
13
0.3
S
8
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
Energy kJ
42
59
38
36
33
203
234
241
261
35
21
256
233
199
342
10
213
150
128
43
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SE
5
0.2
S
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.1
SW
20
0.5
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.5
S
8
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
20
0.5
S
8
0.3
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.5
SSE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.5
SSW
11
0.2
S
12
Energy kJ
37
121
7
12
104
16
57
36
33
93
126
172
217
301
34
5
7
23
5
68
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
2
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
S
3
Energy kJ
1
26
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
136
370
2
0
347
21
0
525
2
1
360
2
39
313
2
50
342
1
50
327
1
Best forecast wave conditions in El-Salvador - Costa del Balsamo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in El Salvador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
5
7
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
8
9
5
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Information about the Conchalio Surf forecast

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

Conchalio 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.

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