10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Tela, Atlántida, Honduras
Tela is Honduras' most accessible surf destination—a Caribbean beach break that receives north swells during winter months and provides a rare opportunity to surf in a country better known for diving and ruins. The wave is beginner-friendly, with gentle peaks that won't punish mistakes, making it perfect for those seeking a cultural experience that happens to include waves. The nearby Lancetilla Botanical Garden and Garifuna villages add depth to any trip, while the uncrowded lineups offer a glimpse of Central American surf travel before the boom.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-05 with a score of 24/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 15/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 53° is 23° off optimal 30°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.5m from ideal 1.3m.
Short period: 7s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 32° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 140°-220°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Tela. Either swell direction (53°), size (0.8m), or wind (12 km/h from 32°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 53° (NE) at 7s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.3m from ideal 1.3m.
Short period: 6s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 35° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 140°-220°.
Poor conditions at Tela. Either swell direction (53°), size (1.0m), or wind (13 km/h from 35°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 53° (NE) at 6s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 51° is 21° off optimal 30°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 43° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 140°-220°.
Poor conditions at Tela. Either swell direction (51°), size (0.8m), or wind (12 km/h from 43°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 51° (NE) at 7s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 55° is 25° off optimal 30°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.6m is 0.7m from ideal 1.3m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 52° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 140°-220°.
Poor conditions at Tela. Either swell direction (55°), size (0.6m), or wind (13 km/h from 52°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 55° (NE) at 7s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 52° is 22° off optimal 30°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 44° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 140°-220°.
Poor conditions at Tela. Either swell direction (52°), size (0.6m), or wind (12 km/h from 44°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 52° (NE) at 6s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 58° is 28° off optimal 30°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 61° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 140°-220°.
Poor conditions at Tela. Either swell direction (58°), size (0.8m), or wind (10 km/h from 61°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 58° (ENE) at 6s period
Marginal size: 0.7m is 0.6m from ideal 1.3m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 45° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 140°-220°.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Tela. Either swell direction (58°), size (0.7m), or wind (13 km/h from 45°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 58° (ENE) at 6s period
Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 73° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 140°-220°.
Poor conditions at Tela. Either swell direction (51°), size (0.8m), or wind (15 km/h from 73°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 51° (NE) at 6s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 54° is 24° off optimal 30°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 34° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 140°-220°.
Poor conditions at Tela. Either swell direction (54°), size (0.8m), or wind (9 km/h from 34°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 54° (NE) at 6s period
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 24° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 140°-220°.
Poor conditions at Tela. Either swell direction (54°), size (0.7m), or wind (9 km/h from 24°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 54° (NE) at 6s period
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