La Bocana Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.49° N 89.38° W

La Bocana Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Bocana sea temperature is
30.6° C
1.2° 

La Bocana surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Bocana surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 637 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Bocana this week:

The surf forecast for La Bocana over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Bocana in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s run through what’s shaping up for La Bocana (Rio-Grande-La-Bocana) in the next couple of weeks.

It’s a run of small, clean surf, but nothing too wild. The real standout is Saturday, 29 August, when the swell picks up and conditions are dialled in for the experienced surfer. The water’s sitting at 87°, a touch warmer than the norm for this time of year.

We kick off Friday morning, 21 August. The swell is a modest 3 ft from the SSW with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. Combined energy is weak (277), so it’s a gentle start. It’s a river mouth, so it’s inconsistent and best for beginners, but with that glassy morning, it’s a nice little option.

Saturday morning, 22 August, is similar: 3 ft SSW swell, 11-second period, glassy wind, and moderate energy (387). Still small, but clean. The afternoons get a bit cross-on and messy, so stick to the mornings.

Sunday morning, 23 August, is where things start to lift. The swell is 3 ft from the SSW, but the period jumps to 14 seconds, giving it more grunt. Combined energy is moderate (535), and glassy conditions make for lovely, clean waves. This is a good one for the early bird.

Monday morning, 24 August, is a real treat. The swell is only 2 ft, but the period is a very long 18 seconds, which is proper groundswell. Combined energy is moderate (512), and it’s glassy. That long period will shape up nicely at the river mouth, where the current helps it stand up. Just keep in mind that a long period can make beach breaks a bit too straight, but this spot handles it well.

We then have a string of small but clean mornings right through to the end of the month. Tuesday 25 August, Wednesday 26 August, and Thursday 27 August all offer 2 ft to 1 ft SSW swell with periods from 15 to 18 seconds, glassy winds, and moderate energy. They’re all good for a quiet, peaceful paddle, but nothing to get too excited about.

Then comes the standout. Friday morning, 28 August, shows 3 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, strong energy (565), and glassy conditions. The afternoon holds that same swell with even stronger energy (618) and remains glassy. That’s a solid day of clean, punchy waves.

But the real highlight is Saturday, 29 August. The morning has a 5 ft SW swell, 16-second period, and combined energy of 1183 – that’s strong, powerful stuff. The wind is glassy, so it’s going to be excellent for experienced surfers. The swell direction is SSW, which is right on the money for this spot. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon gets a bit cross-shore and messy, but the morning is pure gold.

Sunday morning, 30 August, is still very good: 5 ft SW swell, 15-second period, moderate-to-strong energy (918), and glassy wind. A great follow-up session.

From there, we slide into the first week of September with clean, glassy mornings and swell around 3 ft to 4 ft from the SSW, with periods of 13 to 14 seconds. The energy stays moderate to strong, and conditions are tidy. The morning of Tuesday, 1 September, and Wednesday, 2 September, are both worth a look.

By Thursday, 3 September, the swell drops a touch but the glassy morning still gives a clean 2 ft from the SW with a 15-second period. Friday, 4 September, looks a bit more mixed with a cross shore wind, but still a decent 4 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period and strong energy.

And finally, Saturday, 5 September, finishes the run with a glassy morning, 4 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and strong energy (927). A solid way to close out the outlook.

So, if you’re after the best of the best, get yourself down to La Bocana on the morning of Saturday, 29 August. It’s going to be clean, powerful, and just right for the experienced surfer.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:17PM1.47m
9:45AM1.71m
10:21PM1.42m
10:47AM1.68m
11:29PM1.43m
11:48AM1.70m
00:30AM1.50m
12:44PM1.75m
1:21AM1.60m
1:33PM1.82m
2:05AM1.73m
2:16PM1.89m
2:45AM1.86m
Low Tide
3:19PM0.58m
3:15AM0.63m
4:22PM0.62m
4:18AM0.68m
5:27PM0.61m
5:24AM0.68m
6:26PM0.57m
6:26AM0.64m
7:14PM0.49m
7:19AM0.57m
7:56PM0.41m
8:06AM0.48m
8:34PM0.34m
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Information about the La Bocana Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Bocana provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Bocana can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Bocana 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 (La Bocana) 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 La Bocana 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.

La Bocana is 6 km (4 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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