Conchalio surfForecast / Costa del Balsamo / El Salvador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 19 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
30.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Conchalio 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 0.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 20th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
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
1
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
2
0
1
2
1
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
193
190
330
441
261
245
146
226
318
217
214
257
197
251
171
630
345
580
709
952
592
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
NW
10
WSW
20
WSW
10
NNW
5
SSW
15
SW
5
NNW
5
SSE
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
ENE
10
W
10
NW
5
SE
15
WSW
10
N
5
ESE
10
SW
10
N
cross
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
High Tide
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
10:25PM1.67m
Low Tide
10:17AM0.07m
11:00PM-0.05m
11:12AM0.11m
11:52PM0.00m
12:08PM0.20m
00:45AM0.09m
1:08PM0.31m
1:40AM0.20m
2:12PM0.41m
2:37AM0.30m
3:18PM0.48m
3:36AM0.40m
4:25PM0.50m
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:19
1
2
6
3
7
1
9
Temp °C
32
30
28
32
30
28
31
30
28
31
30
28
31
30
28
31
30
26
31
30
26
34
34
32
35
32
32
33
32
32
34
32
33
32
32
32
34
32
29
33
33
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SE
7
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
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
193
67
330
441
79
245
146
226
318
217
214
257
197
251
88
630
345
580
709
952
592
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
Energy kJ
123
190
41
13
261
35
94
88
34
46
15
18
29
43
171
79
76
73
57
49
41
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
S
7
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SW
11
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SE
5
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.5
SW
13
0.3
SW
9
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SE
6
0.2
WSW
6
0.3
SW
10
0.3
ESE
6
Energy kJ
19
120
94
16
94
96
92
22
57
7
29
10
18
24
82
12
167
9
4
16
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.3
W
3
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSW
3
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
WNW
3
0.2
W
5
0.2
W
6
0.4
ENE
6
Energy kJ
3
2
16
3
2
1
2
3
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
156
12
1
136
341
0
9
342
0
9
342
2
0
21
1
50
338
0
0
313
0
Best forecast wave conditions in El-Salvador - Costa del Balsamo
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in El Salvador
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
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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