Beach

both

Level 3/10

Tela

Atlántida, Honduras

🌀Strong rips

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.

10-Day Forecast

Today

Poor

3.1mNNE

@8s

9km/h

Wed

Fair

2.2mNNE

@8s

4km/h

Thu

Fair

1.4mNE

@8s

6km/h

Fri

Fair

0.9mNE

@8s

5km/h

Sat

Poor

0.8mENE

@7s

6km/h

Sun

Poor

0.9mNE

@6s

6km/h

Mon

Poor

0.9mNE

@6s

5km/h

Groomed

Tue

Poor

0.6mENE

@6s

6km/h

Wed

Poor

2.1mNNE

@7s

6km/h

Groomed

Today

Tue, Jan 20

3.1m @ 8s NNE

9 km/h SSW

Wed

Wed, Jan 21

2.2m @ 8s NNE

4 km/h SW

Thu

Thu, Jan 22

1.4m @ 8s NE

6 km/h W

Fri

Fri, Jan 23

0.9m @ 8s NE

5 km/h S

Sat

Sat, Jan 24

0.8m @ 7s ENE

6 km/h SE

Sun

Sun, Jan 25

0.9m @ 6s NE

6 km/h SSE

Mon

Mon, Jan 26

0.9m @ 6s NE

5 km/h WNW

Groomed

Tue

Tue, Jan 27

0.6m @ 6s ENE

6 km/h SSW

Wed

Wed, Jan 28

2.1m @ 7s NNE

6 km/h WNW

Groomed

Today's Conditions

Swell

3.1m

NNE(25°)

Score: 0/25

Period

Short period / windswell

Score: 12/25

Wind

9km/h

SSW(213°)

Score: 15/25

Weather

20°C

2.0mm100%

Windswell Component

0.6mNW@3s

Secondary Swell

0.2mSSE

Forecast Confidence

100%

Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather

Best Session

morning

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Swell Direction

17/25

How well swell angle matches the spot

Swell Size

0/25

Wave height in the ideal range

Swell Period

12/25

Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.

Wind

15/25

Offshore/glassy conditions

Total Score44/100

Location & Conditions

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Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: NNE (30°)
Direction range: 0° - 70°
Size range: 0.6m - 2m
Ideal period: 12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: S (180°)
Offshore range: 140° - 220°
Best window: morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: all
Optimal range: 0.3m - 1.4m

Water temp

28°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

2/10

Access: Caribbean coast. Near Lancetilla Botanical Garden.

Getting There

Airport

SAP

Drive time

90 min

Best Season

Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Jun, Jul

Caribbean north swells. Winter season.

Data Quality

community

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