Surf Forecasts:
La Bocana surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,289 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Bocana over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what La Bocana has cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, the outlook for La Bocana is promising, especially for the mornings. This is a river mouth setup that’s exposed to the SSW, and that’s exactly where the bulk of our swell is coming from. The water temp is sitting at 86°, which is pretty much what you’d expect this time of year—no drama there.
We kick things off with a cracker on Friday morning, the 28th. We’ve got a clean 3ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a long 16-second period, and the wind is glassy out of the NNE at just 3 mph. The water will be like a mirror. The combined energy is moderate (762), but the quality is what counts. This is a solid session for a beginner-friendly wave.
Saturday morning, the 29th, is the real standout of the near-term. Swell bumps up to 5ft from the SW with that same long 16-second period, and the wind is dead calm. That’s a recipe for some proper clean lines. The energy jumps into strong territory (1169), and while the height is getting into the "experienced surfers" zone, it’s still manageable. Just be aware that an inconsistent break like La Bocana might keep you waiting a bit, but when those sets roll through, it’ll be worth it. Crowds are a possibility here, so get in early.
Sunday morning the 30th keeps the good times going with another 5ft SW swell, this time at 14 seconds. Winds are light offshore from the east at 3 mph, and it’s glassy again. Strong moderate energy (797) and very good conditions. This is another top-notch morning session.
Monday morning the 31st sees the swell ease a touch to 4ft SW, but with a glassy calm it’ll still be fun for a longboard or a fish. Energy is moderate (492). The afternoons, as you can see, are largely a write-off due to onshore and cross-onshore winds, so stick to the dawn patrols.
We hit a bit of a lull in the quality from Tuesday the 1st through Wednesday the 2nd. Swell drops to 3ft, and winds go cross-onshore, making things a bit bumpy. Not your best bet for a paddle out, but not impossible.
Then we get a nice little breather on Thursday morning the 3rd. The wind goes glassy again, with a small 3ft SSW groundswell at a very long 16 seconds. It’s small, but clean enough for a fun morning session. Energy is moderate (505).
Now, looking further out, we’ve got some real promise. The morning of Saturday the 5th of September looks like the top-tier swell of the whole run. We’re seeing 6ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the wind is glassy from the NE. Combined energy is sitting at a strong 1395—that's got some punch. This is one for the experienced crew, and it’s the best on offer in the long-range. Mark that one down, but as always with something that far out, keep an eye on the charts.
Sunday the 6th through Wednesday the 9th of September keeps a consistent pattern: 4ft to 5ft SSW swells, almost every morning is glassy or light offshore. These are your solid, reliable sessions. Not huge, but clean. Energy is moderate to strong (604 to 844).
The second week wraps up with similar conditions right through to Saturday the 12th. The mornings will have you in glassy or near-glassy water with waist-to-chest-high SSW swell. It’s a reliable run of surf, but nothing that’s going to blow your mind like that Saturday the 5th morning. The afternoons, as usual, are plagued by cross-onshore wind.
Keep an eye on that Saturday the 5th morning. It’s the one to clear your schedule for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
330 | 464 | 1124 | 1057 | 1031 | 942 | 763 | 752 | 581 | 458 | 400 | 394 | 290 | 273 | 273 | 281 | 347 | 334 | 318 | 537 | 1159 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:57PM1.94m | 3:22AM1.97m | 3:35PM1.97m | 3:58AM2.07m | 4:13PM1.97m | 4:34AM2.13m | 4:51PM1.95m | 5:12AM2.17m | 5:30PM1.91m | 5:52AM2.16m | 6:13PM1.84m | 6:37AM2.12m | 7:00PM1.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:09PM0.27m | 9:29AM0.31m | 9:43PM0.23m | 10:08AM0.25m | 10:18PM0.20m | 10:48AM0.21m | 10:54PM0.19m | 11:29AM0.21m | 11:33PM0.21m | 12:12PM0.23m | 00:15AM0.24m | 1:00PM0.28m | 1:02AM0.30m | ||||||||
5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 10 | — | 3 | 3 |
Temp °C | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 7 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 |
126 | 93 | 1124 | 1057 | 1031 | 942 | 763 | 752 | 581 | 458 | 400 | 394 | 290 | 273 | 273 | 281 | 286 | 61 | 318 | 537 | 1159 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SW 8 | SE 6 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | S 6 | SE 6 | SSW 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 |
330 | 464 | 64 | 84 | 17 | 34 | 27 | 47 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 26 | 30 | 44 | 57 | 45 | 347 | 187 | 45 | 45 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 11 | S 8 | W 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | W 9 | S 7 | SE 6 | SW 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 6 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 8 |
306 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 9 | 29 | 7 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 124 | 124 | 270 | 41 | 334 | 142 | 144 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 |
— | — | — | — | 108 | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 221 | 0 | 0 | 317 | 0 | 0 | 332 | 0 | 0 | 343 | 0 | 35 | 697 | 0 | 48 | 496 | 0 | 0 | 375 | 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.











