Conchalio surfForecast / Costa del Balsamo / El Salvador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 09 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
29.6° 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 Sunday (May 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s 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 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 10s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 10th May)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 10th May)4ft (1.2m) 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 Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
3
4
2
1
2
1
3
1
0
1
2
1
3
3
1
3
3
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
590
422
1093
1315
742
788
612
499
530
334
330
257
229
246
641
616
592
656
561
545
530
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
20
SW
10
WNW
5
SSW
15
SW
15
WNW
5
S
15
SW
5
NNW
5
SSE
15
WSW
5
NW
5
SE
15
SW
0
WSW
5
SSE
15
SSW
5
WNW
5
ESE
15
SSW
5
WNW
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
7:58PM1.67m
8:44AM1.61m
8:53PM1.61m
9:38AM1.67m
9:54PM1.59m
10:33AM1.77m
10:56PM1.61m
11:27AM1.90m
11:55PM1.67m
12:19PM2.05m
00:51AM1.75m
1:11PM2.19m
1:43AM1.84m
Low Tide
1:47PM0.68m
2:21AM0.55m
2:45PM0.70m
3:11AM0.57m
3:50PM0.67m
4:05AM0.56m
4:54PM0.59m
5:00AM0.51m
5:54PM0.46m
5:54AM0.43m
6:49PM0.31m
6:48AM0.33m
7:41PM0.16m
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part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:33
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:14
6:14
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
4
5
1
1
2
Temp °C
31
30
28
31
30
29
31
30
28
30
30
28
32
31
28
32
31
29
33
31
29
34
32
31
35
33
33
32
32
31
34
32
31
34
33
31
32
33
32
33
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
590
422
1093
1315
742
788
612
499
530
334
330
257
229
229
641
616
592
656
561
545
530
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
1
SSW
13
0.5
S
8
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.7
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
0.4
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SE
6
Energy kJ
233
199
336
32
263
150
126
51
31
35
57
80
89
90
133
100
106
69
48
35
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.4
SSW
11
0.2
S
12
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SE
7
0.5
SE
6
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.6
SE
6
0.4
ESE
5
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
Energy kJ
217
35
15
4
7
12
5
47
12
41
11
19
204
246
23
9
16
9
4
47
46
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
SE
5
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
SSE
3
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
S
3
0.5
S
3
0.3
WNW
6
Energy kJ
13
15
14
3
4
3
3
7
9
2
5
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
50
342
2
0
313
2
9
313
0
21
338
1
53
338
0
0
341
0
0
313
2
Best forecast wave conditions in El-Salvador - Costa del Balsamo
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in El Salvador
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
6
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
5
6
5
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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