Fishermans Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(El-Salvador – Costa del Balsamo)

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Fishermans Point Surf Guide

Fishermans Point in Costa del Balsamo is an exposed reef and point break that has consistent surf Ideal winds are from the north northeast. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell direction is from the south southwest. A left hand reef break When it's working here, it can get crowded. Watch out for rips and rocks.

Fishermans Point Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Reef and point	4
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
consistent	85°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Fishermans Point:

The best conditions reported for surf at Fishermans Point occur when a South-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northeast.

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12 Day Forecast

What's the best time of year to surf Fishermans Point (for consistent clean waves)?

novemberBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Fishermans Point with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of November. Clean surfable waves are typically found 70% of the time in November while 27% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 3% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

70%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

27%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Fishermans Point Location Map

Interactive Fishermans Point surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Fishermans Point is El Salvador International (San Salvador) Airport (SAL) in El Salvador, which is 28 km (17 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Fishermans Point is La Aurora (Guatemala City) Airport (GUA) in Guatemala, 180 km (112 miles) away.

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Fishermans Point Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 22:17 Local Time

m, °C	Wed	Thursday 27
ft, °F	9PM	0AM	3AM	6AM
Wave (ft)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period (s)	14	14	14	14
Wind (mph)
Wind State	cross- off	off	off	off

Tides at Fishermans Point

Current tide and informaton

For La Libertad, 2 miles from Fishermans Point.

Next High Water: 12:26am | 6ft

Next Low Water: 06:44am | 1ft

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Fishermans Point Sea Temperature

A hot and sunny day, feeling like 30.0 °C even after we account for wind, and very warm water temperature (29.2 °C) too at Fishermans Point. Surfers may need a thin summer wetsuit or at least a rash vest to block the UV.

Today, many surfers would wear a summer wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 85°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite