Conchalio surfForecast / Costa del Balsamo / El Salvador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 23 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
30.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than 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 Sunday (May 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 24th May)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (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

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
2
0
1
2
1
2
1
0
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
171
630
345
573
709
952
584
568
561
553
337
318
313
313
419
313
318
347
261
309
206
Wind (km/h)
5
N
5
SW
10
SW
10
N
5
E
10
WSW
10
NE
5
ESE
10
SW
10
NNE
0
SSE
10
SW
5
W
5
ESE
10
SSW
5
WNW
5
W
20
WSW
5
NW
5
S
10
SSW
cross-off
on
on
cross-off
glassy
on
off
glassy
on
off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:01AM1.92m
9:21PM1.75m
10:01AM1.90m
10:25PM1.67m
10:59AM1.90m
11:27PM1.64m
11:51AM1.92m
00:22AM1.63m
12:39PM1.94m
1:12AM1.65m
1:23PM1.96m
1:56AM1.67m
2:05PM1.98m
Low Tide
2:37AM0.30m
3:18PM0.48m
3:36AM0.40m
4:25PM0.50m
4:34AM0.46m
5:27PM0.48m
5:29AM0.50m
6:23PM0.44m
6:21AM0.51m
7:11PM0.39m
7:07AM0.49m
7:55PM0.34m
7:51AM0.47m
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clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:17
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:20
6:20
6:20
5
3
7
1
2
7
24
4
Temp °C
29
32
30
27
32
30
27
32
29
27
30
30
28
28
28
27
29
29
27
29
29
33
34
33
30
34
33
30
34
32
31
35
33
32
33
31
32
33
30
31
33
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
9
0.9
SSW
19
0.7
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
Energy kJ
87
630
345
573
709
952
584
568
561
553
337
318
313
313
419
313
318
347
261
309
206
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.6
SE
7
0.5
S
8
0.3
SW
9
0.6
SE
6
0.4
S
7
0.6
SE
7
0.5
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
6
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
S
15
0.5
SSW
13
Energy kJ
171
71
64
65
50
34
27
31
13
23
15
30
26
61
43
29
20
20
94
116
102
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
13
0.2
SSW
9
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SW
10
0.5
SE
7
0.5
S
8
0.3
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
6
0.4
S
7
0.3
SE
6
0.4
S
8
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
22
Energy kJ
84
8
164
13
15
25
33
6
4
17
5
21
11
15
40
9
9
20
123
188
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
W
9
0.3
WSW
10
0.6
S
8
0.4
W
3
0.4
WNW
4
0.2
W
4
Energy kJ
2
15
19
43
2
4
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
0
50
342
0
0
313
0
0
338
0
0
408
2
0
216
0
2
525
0
39
525
Best forecast wave conditions in El-Salvador - Costa del Balsamo
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in El Salvador
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
9
8
7
7
6
6
9
8
9
5
5
4
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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