Corinto surfForecast / Leon Province / Nicaragua

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 CST
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Corinto surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Corinto sea temperature is
28.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Corinto this week:

The surf forecast for Corinto over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Corinto in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 16th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 16th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 21st Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corinto over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
Period(s) (?)151616151414141313131414141313181716161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)283525512461437325312229201204264223232195147204340402525417400
Wind
(km/h)
0
WSW
10
NE
20
WSW
5
NW
5
SE
20
WSW
0
WNW
5
ESE
20
WSW
5
WNW
10
SSE
15
WSW
5
NNW
5
E
20
WSW
5
E
5
N
20
WSW
5
WNW
5
S
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffoncrossglassonglassglassoncross-
on
crossonglassglasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:28AM
2.04
1:47PM
2.37
2:14AM
2.16
2:31PM
2.52
2:59AM
2.25
3:15PM
2.62
3:45AM
2.30
4:01PM
2.66
4:31AM
2.31
4:48PM
2.62
5:20AM
2.27
5:38PM
2.52
6:12AM
2.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:32AM
0.38
8:11PM
0.22
8:17AM
0.25
8:56PM
0.07
9:01AM
0.15
9:41PM
-0.02
9:47AM
0.10
10:26PM
-0.05
10:34AM
0.10
11:14PM
-0.02
11:24AM
0.15
12:04AM
0.07
12:17PM
0.26
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
Sunrise-5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:33--5:33--5:33-
Sunset--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1--1--2--4-13--3--5--
Temp. °C283230283030283130272929283030283130282929
Feels °C (?)323329303030323230303130313130313230313029
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Information about the Corinto Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Corinto provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Corinto can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Corinto surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Corinto) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Corinto may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Corinto is 20 km (12 miles) from the city of El Viejo. If you plan a holiday in Leon Province, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Viejo. El Viejo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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