El Tunco surf report and forecast
La Libertad, El Salvador · updated 02 Nov 2026, 06:49 CST · NOAA GFS-Wave cycle 20261102_06z
Open El Tunco on the live map →9.9rating now (B 5 · A 8)
1.2 m (3.9 ft)wave height now
14.8 speriod
SSWswell from
5 kt NEwind glassy
30 °C (86 °F)water · Boardshorts / swimsuit
05:52 / 17:29sunrise / sunset
Swell 1: 1.2 m 15 s SSW · Swell 2: 0.2 m 19 s SSW
Best window this week: Monday 09:00 CST — 10.0 1.2 m (3.8 ft) at 15 s, glassy wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (186° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 10.0 B 5 · A 8 | 1.1–1.2 m (3.7–4.0 ft) | 15 s | SSW | 6 kt glassy | 05:52–17:29 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 10.0 B 6 · A 7 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 14 s | SSW | 4 kt glassy | 05:52–17:29 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 10.0 B 6 · A 7 | 1.0–1.1 m (3.3–3.5 ft) | 15 s | SSW | 4 kt glassy | 05:52–17:29 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 9.7 B 4 · A 8 | 1.1–1.3 m (3.5–4.2 ft) | 16 s | SSW | 8 kt cross-offshore | 05:53–17:28 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 10.0 B 5 · A 8 | 1.1–1.3 m (3.7–4.2 ft) | 14 s | SSW | 5 kt glassy | 05:53–17:28 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 10.0 B 7 · A 6 | 1.0–1.1 m (3.3–3.7 ft) | 13 s | SSW | 4 kt glassy | 05:53–17:28 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 10.0 B 7 · A 7 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 16 s | SSW | 4 kt offshore | 05:54–17:28 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 06:00 | 9.9 B 5 · A 8 | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) | 15 s SSW | 5 kt NE glassy |
| Mon 09:00 | 10.0 B 5 · A 8 | 1.2 m (3.8 ft) | 15 s SSW | 2 kt ENE glassy |
| Mon 12:00 | 7.7 B 4 · A 6 | 1.1 m (3.8 ft) | 15 s SSW | 8 kt SSW onshore |
| Mon 15:00 | 8.8 B 4 · A 7 | 1.1 m (3.8 ft) | 15 s SSW | 6 kt SSW onshore |
| Mon 18:00 | 9.1 B 5 · A 7 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 15 s SSW | 6 kt WSW cross-shore |
| Mon 21:00 | 9.7 B 5 · A 7 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 15 s SSW | 7 kt NW cross-offshore |
| Tue 00:00 | 9.9 B 6 · A 7 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 15 s SSW | 5 kt N offshore |
| Tue 03:00 | 10.0 B 6 · A 7 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 15 s SSW | 4 kt N glassy |
| Tue 06:00 | 10.0 B 6 · A 7 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 14 s SSW | 4 kt NNE glassy |
| Tue 09:00 | 10.0 B 6 · A 7 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 14 s SSW | 1 kt ESE glassy |
| Tue 12:00 | 8.7 B 6 · A 6 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 14 s SSW | 6 kt S onshore |
| Tue 15:00 | 8.9 B 6 · A 6 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 14 s SSW | 5 kt SSW onshore |
| Tue 18:00 | 9.9 B 6 · A 7 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 14 s SSW | 2 kt W glassy |
| Tue 21:00 | 10.0 B 6 · A 7 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 14 s SSW | 4 kt N glassy |
El Tunco tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (CST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 01:50 (-0.7 m / -2.3 ft) · High 08:00 (+0.8 m / +2.5 ft) · Low 14:20 (-0.8 m / -2.5 ft) · High 20:40 (+0.7 m / +2.3 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | Low 03:00 (-0.6 m / -2.1 ft) · High 09:10 (+0.7 m / +2.1 ft) · Low 15:30 (-0.7 m / -2.3 ft) · High 21:50 (+0.7 m / +2.3 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | Low 04:10 (-0.6 m / -2.0 ft) · High 10:20 (+0.6 m / +1.9 ft) · Low 16:40 (-0.7 m / -2.2 ft) · High 23:00 (+0.8 m / +2.5 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | Low 05:30 (-0.7 m / -2.2 ft) · High 11:30 (+0.6 m / +1.9 ft) · Low 17:40 (-0.7 m / -2.2 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 00:00 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) · Low 06:30 (-0.7 m / -2.4 ft) · High 12:30 (+0.6 m / +2.0 ft) · Low 18:30 (-0.7 m / -2.3 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 00:50 (+0.9 m / +2.9 ft) · Low 07:20 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) · High 13:20 (+0.7 m / +2.1 ft) · Low 19:20 (-0.7 m / -2.4 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | High 01:40 (+0.9 m / +3.1 ft) · Low 08:00 (-0.9 m / -2.9 ft) · High 14:10 (+0.7 m / +2.3 ft) · Low 20:00 (-0.8 m / -2.5 ft) |
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (America/El_Salvador). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (13.50, -89.75); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.