
Surf Forecasts:
La Bocana surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 987 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Bocana in the next 16 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Bocana over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The outlook for La Bocana over the next couple of weeks is a slow burner, with the best conditions arriving this Sunday morning. There’s a decent pulse of long-period SSW groundswell, around 5ft with a period of 15 seconds. The water temp is sitting at 86°, about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. The combined energy is moderate to strong, registering 1407 early on Saturday but dropping off after that.
Let’s start with Saturday afternoon (5th September). You’ve got a clean sky but the wind is light cross-on from the WSW, so it’s not going to be smooth. Swell’s around 6ft from the SSW with a long period of 16 seconds and combined energy of 1407 – sounds promising but the onshore wind and marginal surf quality mean it’s not the pick. It’s a river mouth so a big long-period swell can break a bit straight, but the main issue is the breeze.
Now, Sunday morning (6th September) is where it’s at. Glassy conditions with a light offshore from the SE, and the swell is still a solid 5ft from the SSW, 15-second period. Combined energy’s a solid 1009. The report says excellent conditions for experienced surfers, so if you’ve got the skills, this is your window. It’s going to be clean and lined up. After that, the afternoon turns cross-on again and the quality drops.
Monday morning (7th September) still looks good, glassy with 4ft from the SSW, 14-second period, energy at 631. The report says very good surf. It’s a bit smaller but cleaner – good for a longboard or a bigger shortboard. By afternoon, the wind swings and it gets choppy.
From Tuesday (8th September) onward, the size drops. Tuesday morning has clean 3ft waves from the SSW, 13-second period, with a light cross-offshore wind from the ENE, so it’s clean but small. Energy is 604. Wednesday morning (9th September) is even smaller at 3ft, glassy calm, but the period’s back to 16 seconds – that means clean but weak, energy 623. For experienced surfers it’s going to be frustrating.
Thursday morning (10th September) picks up a little with 3ft from the SSW, 17-second period, cross-offshore wind from the NE, clean conditions, energy 994. That’s promising for a smaller session. Friday morning (11th September) is similar with 4ft from the SW, 16-second period, glassy, energy 781 – good shape but still not big.
The second week starts to fade. Saturday 12th September morning still has 3ft from the SW, glassy, energy 453, but it’s getting weaker. By Sunday 13th, it’s down to 2ft from the SW, 13-second period, glassy, energy 230. Still rideable for a log but nothing exciting. Monday 14th is even smaller, 2ft from the SW but with a long period of 19 seconds – that’s a very long groundswell, so you’ll get clean lines but barely any push. Energy 319.
Tuesday 15th September morning is a little better, 3ft from the SSW, 18-second period, glassy, energy 612. That’s the best of a weak week. Then Wednesday 16th morning jumps back to 4ft from the SSW, 16-second period, glassy calm, energy 773 – that’s a solid option, but it’s over a week away and the longer range can change.
After that, Thursday 17th morning holds 4ft from the SW, glassy, 14-second period, energy 690 – still worth a look if the forecast holds. But from Friday 18th onwards, the wind picks up. Friday morning has a moderate cross-shore breeze from the E at 16 mph, making it choppy and messy. Saturday 19th is worse, with strong cross-on winds and long-period but small swell – definitely not the call.
Sunday 20th September morning has a light cross-on breeze, 3ft from the SSW, 19-second period, energy 778 – cleanish but small and likely weak. The long period makes it better for the river mouth but still not great.
Overall, the standout is Sunday 6th September morning. Glassy, clean, 5ft SSW groundswell at 15 seconds, combined energy 1009. It’s a solid option for experienced surfers. If you miss that, Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th mornings are the next best bet, but they’re smaller and further out, so keep an eye on the forecast.
Crowds at La Bocana are sometimes an issue, so expect company on the good days. It’s inconsistent by nature, so don’t be surprised if you get a few empty days in between.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1339 | 1028 | 974 | 899 | 606 | 545 | 456 | 304 | 299 | 264 | 237 | 326 | 258 | 807 | 629 | 739 | 739 | 729 | 574 | 459 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:59PM1.63m | 9:33AM1.92m | 10:13PM1.63m | 10:45AM1.90m | 11:28PM1.70m | 11:56AM1.93m | 00:35AM1.83m | 12:59PM1.98m | 1:33AM1.98m | 1:54PM2.04m | 2:23AM2.11m | 2:44PM2.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:03AM0.44m | 4:07PM0.43m | 4:19AM0.47m | 5:18PM0.40m | 5:36AM0.44m | 6:23PM0.33m | 6:45AM0.36m | 7:19PM0.24m | 7:44AM0.26m | 8:09PM0.16m | 8:37AM0.17m | 8:55PM0.11m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | 5 | — | — | 7 | — | 5 | 4 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | S 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SE 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
1339 | 1028 | 974 | 899 | 606 | 545 | 172 | 304 | 299 | 249 | 202 | 326 | 44 | 807 | 629 | 739 | 739 | 729 | 574 | 459 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 6 | WNW 10 | SE 6 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SW 14 | S 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SE 6 | SW 14 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
47 | 16 | 31 | 14 | 42 | 49 | 456 | 93 | 273 | 264 | 237 | 114 | 162 | 33 | 301 | 42 | 26 | 34 | 33 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | SE 5 | W 9 | SE 6 | WNW 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSE 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 19 | SW 16 | W 10 | SE 7 | W 10 | WNW 10 | ESE 5 | SSW 19 | SE 6 |
21 | 42 | 4 | 27 | 13 | 37 | 146 | 126 | 32 | 19 | 14 | 183 | 258 | 17 | 64 | 17 | 19 | 5 | 73 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | SSE 7 | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | WNW 10 | E 5 | SE 5 | WNW 3 |
— | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 26 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 65 | 13 | 4 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 332 | 0 | 0 | 346 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 317 | 0 | 0 | 343 | 0 | 0 | 317 | 0 | 0 | 317 | 0 |
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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.










