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.

3-Day Forecast
Today
16
35
Poor
0.8m
@8s
7km/h
Tue
17
38
Poor
0.8m
@8s
7km/h
Wed
18
62
Fair
0.7m
@12s
8km/h
+7
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Today's Conditions

Swell
0.8m
ENE(59°)
Score: 10/25
Period
8s
Short period / windswell
Score: 6/25
Wind
7km/h
NNE(26°)
Score: 15/25
Weather
29°C
0.0mm12%
Windswell Component
0.1mE@1s
Secondary Swell
0.1mN
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
morning

Location & Conditions

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Tide Times

6:10 am
High tide - 0.14m
12:10 pm
Low tide - -0.04m
6:50 pm
High tide - 0.18m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

35
Poor
Components
Swell Direction10/25
Swell Size10/25
Swell Period6/25
Wind15/25
Raw Score41/100
Adjustments
📉 Undersized Swell-6
Adjusted Score35/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score35

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°
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.

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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