Conchalio surfForecast / Costa del Balsamo / El Salvador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 12 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
29.9° 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 13) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 9PM. 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 10s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 13th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 14th May)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 14th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
330
257
229
246
641
616
584
656
561
545
530
379
368
304
425
425
396
273
362
264
196
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
10
NW
10
S
15
SW
5
WNW
10
SSE
15
SW
10
NW
10
SSE
15
SW
10
WNW
5
SSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
SSE
10
SSW
5
NNW
5
S
10
SW
5
NW
5
SSW
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
on
on
cross
cross
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
on
High Tide
10:56PM1.61m
11:27AM1.90m
11:55PM1.67m
12:19PM2.05m
00:51AM1.75m
1:11PM2.19m
1:43AM1.84m
2:01PM2.31m
2:35AM1.93m
2:52PM2.38m
3:25AM1.99m
3:43PM2.40m
4:17AM2.03m
Low Tide
4:54PM0.59m
5:00AM0.51m
5:54PM0.46m
5:54AM0.43m
6:49PM0.31m
6:48AM0.33m
7:41PM0.16m
7:40AM0.22m
8:31PM0.04m
8:32AM0.13m
9:20PM-0.04m
9:24AM0.08m
10:10PM-0.07m
10:17AM0.07m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:30
5:30
5:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
2
1
Temp °C
30
28
32
30
28
32
30
28
32
30
29
31
30
29
31
31
28
32
31
29
31
33
32
34
32
31
33
32
32
33
33
33
34
32
33
34
34
32
34
34
34
34
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSE
10
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
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
Energy kJ
63
257
229
157
641
616
584
656
561
545
530
379
368
304
425
425
396
273
362
215
196
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
SE
6
0.7
S
10
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.5
SE
7
0.7
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
18
Energy kJ
330
31
89
229
98
98
100
94
68
96
71
45
43
47
41
41
25
25
23
264
121
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.5
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
ESE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
S
9
0.5
SE
6
0.4
S
9
Energy kJ
37
53
204
246
16
4
6
8
4
12
4
6
50
37
5
13
64
25
18
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
3
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
S
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
S
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
S
9
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
7
Energy kJ
5
15
5
3
2
3
42
4
3
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
338
1
39
338
1
50
338
1
50
313
2
50
327
2
39
313
0
50
341
1
50
Best forecast wave conditions in El-Salvador - Costa del Balsamo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in El Salvador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
9
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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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