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
21
33
Poor
1.2m
@6s
9km/h
Mon
22
43
Poor
1.3m
@7s
11km/h
Tue
23
25
Poor
1.0m
@6s
13km/h
Wed
24
23
Poor
1.0m
@6s
12km/h
Thu
25
10
Poor
0.8m
@7s
14km/h
Fri
26
22
Poor
0.9m
@6s
12km/h
Sat
27
29
Poor
1.1m
@6s
12km/h
Sun
28
28
Poor
1.1m
@6s
11km/h
Mon
29
11
Poor
0.6m
@6s
12km/h
Tue
30
16
Poor
0.7m
@5s
11km/h

Today's Conditions

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Swell
1.2m
NE(54°)
Score: 15/25
Period
6s
Short period / windswell
Score: 2/25
Wind
9km/h
ENE(74°)
Score: 12/25
Weather
28°C
0.4mm83%
Windswell Component
0.4mENE@2s
Secondary Swell
0.2mSE
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
morning
AM: 5 km/h SSW|PM: 8 km/h NNE
Lighter winds early (5 km/h)

Location & Conditions

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Tide Times

1:15 am
High tide - 0.16m
8:30 am
Low tide - -0.03m
4:30 pm
High tide - 0.20m
9:50 pm
Low tide - 0.06m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

33
Poor
Components
Swell Direction11/25
Swell Size15/25
Swell Period2/25
Wind12/25
Raw Score40/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide-2
⚠️ Weak Component-5
Adjusted Score33/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score33
🌊 Too low for this tide window
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Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
NNE (30°)
Direction range
0° - 70°
Size range
0.6m - 2m
Ideal size
1.6m
Height multiplier
0.92×
Ideal period
12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
S (180°)
Offshore range
140° - 220°

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.

Best Season

Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Jun, Jul

Caribbean north swells. Winter season.

Getting There

Airport
SAP
Drive time
90 min
Data quality
community

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