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Playa Majahual has BeachFinder Score: 66/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Playa Majahual today
Playa Majahual is a BeachFinder spot in SV, SV. Today, compare water temperature 30°C, wind 19 km/h · SW, uv 5.5, waves 0.8 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 66/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
30°C
Wind
19 km/h · SW
UV
5.5
Waves
0.8 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Nov 5, 01:45 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 66/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Nov 5, 01:45 PM
Water temp
30°C
Air temp
28°C
Feels like
33°C
UV index
5.5
Wind
19 km/h · SW
Gust 24 km/h
Waves
0.8 m
Current
1 km/h · W
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Playa Majahual
Playa Majahual stretches along the southern coast of El Salvador, in the department of La Paz, about 45 kilometers east of Zacatecoluca and some 80 kilometers southeast of San Salvador. This portion of the Salvadoran Pacific coastline is characterized by a succession of fine sandy beaches and small sheltered bays, where the Pacific Ocean meets a relatively preserved coast, dotted with fishing villages and dense tropical vegetation in the background. The beach itself offers a golden sand profile, exposed to the moderate swells of the Pacific. Unlike Playa El Corozal, located just 0.8 kilometers to the east and more frequented on weekends, Majahual retains a more discreet and less developed character. 1.8 kilometers to the west, Playa El Nance offers a similar atmosphere but with more rocks along the beach. The shore extends for several hundred meters, offering ample space to get away from the coastal road that runs along the area. The atmosphere remains that of a working beach, where fishing nets dry on the sand and colorful boats are the dominant feature of the landscape. No formal tourist infrastructure equips the site: no designated parking, no public toilets, no showers. The beach has no swimming surveillance and is not Blue Flag certified. Access is from the coastal road, via dirt tracks that are often bumpy depending on the season. Accessibility for people with reduced mobility is not guaranteed.
About this spot
Majahual derives its name from the Nahuatl "maguey" (agave) and "atl" (water), a common nomenclature on the Central American Pacific coast. El Salvador has one of the least known coastlines in the region, less developed for tourism than neighboring Honduras or Nicaragua. This part of the coast, historically dominated by artisanal fishing and coastal agriculture, remains largely outside the main tourist circuits. Atlantic storms that cross the isthmus during the rainy season have long discouraged dense human settlement, thus preserving the raw character of the coastline. Even today, local fishermen consider these beaches their domain, and the arrival of visitors remains rare enough to arouse benevolent curiosity.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Playa Majahual today?
30°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Playa Majahual today?
19 km/h · SW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Playa Majahual?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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