Conchalio surfForecast / Costa del Balsamo / El Salvador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 28 Apr 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
29.2° 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 (Apr 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Conchalio in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 29th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 29th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 5th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
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
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
11
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
269
201
195
165
293
198
198
151
86
82
83
70
73
104
110
144
142
121
120
124
226
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
SSW
5
W
10
SSE
15
SW
10
W
5
SE
15
SW
10
WNW
5
SW
15
SW
10
NW
5
SW
15
SW
10
WNW
5
SW
15
WSW
10
E
10
S
5
SW
5
W
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross
glassy
on
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
12:27PM1.92m
00:54AM1.74m
1:14PM1.99m
1:42AM1.77m
1:56PM2.04m
2:25AM1.80m
2:35PM2.07m
3:05AM1.82m
3:13PM2.08m
3:43AM1.82m
3:51PM2.07m
4:21AM1.80m
4:29PM2.04m
Low Tide
6:51PM0.41m
6:57AM0.42m
7:39PM0.33m
7:42AM0.40m
8:22PM0.27m
8:23AM0.37m
9:01PM0.22m
9:02AM0.35m
9:39PM0.19m
9:39AM0.35m
10:16PM0.20m
10:17AM0.36m
10:53PM0.23m
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
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5:37
5:37
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:33
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6:12
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:13
6:13
6:13
3
3
3
1
2
2
1
4
Temp °C
31
29
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
34
31
32
32
32
31
33
31
31
31
32
31
33
32
32
34
33
34
34
34
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
SSW
16
Energy kJ
269
201
195
165
293
198
198
151
86
70
70
70
73
104
110
102
98
73
70
68
226
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
9
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.6
S
9
Energy kJ
34
39
138
81
49
49
48
49
48
82
83
56
33
102
64
144
142
121
120
85
64
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
S
8
0.4
SE
6
0.3
W
3
0.2
W
4
0.1
SE
6
0.3
W
4
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
WNW
4
0.2
SSW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
13
Energy kJ
19
86
21
32
8
2
1
1
2
12
31
26
34
37
5
31
97
75
124
114
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
3
0.2
WNW
5
0.3
SSE
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.2
WSW
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.2
W
4
0.3
WNW
2
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.3
S
3
Energy kJ
3
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
3
9
14
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
109
327
21
53
338
21
39
370
2
0
456
1
136
525
2
9
532
0
50
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in El-Salvador - Costa del Balsamo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in El Salvador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
8
6
5
6
6
7
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
4
4
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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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