Corinto surfForecast / Leon Province / Nicaragua

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 11 May 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
30.2° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Corinto in the next 16 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 12th May)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 12th May)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
419
339
456
367
208
186
184
430
441
387
352
367
362
352
318
309
222
261
264
243
178
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
5
ENE
5
ESE
20
WSW
0
NNE
5
ESE
25
WSW
5
WNW
5
E
20
WSW
5
NNE
5
ESE
20
WSW
10
NW
5
ENE
15
WSW
10
NNE
5
E
15
WSW
5
ESE
10
ENE
on
off
cross-off
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
off
High Tide
9:54PM1.76m
10:33AM1.96m
10:57PM1.79m
11:27AM2.11m
11:57PM1.88m
12:19PM2.28m
00:52AM1.98m
1:10PM2.43m
1:44AM2.10m
2:00PM2.56m
2:34AM2.20m
2:50PM2.63m
3:25AM2.27m
Low Tide
3:54PM0.79m
4:08AM0.67m
4:59PM0.68m
5:05AM0.61m
5:57PM0.52m
5:59AM0.51m
6:51PM0.35m
6:52AM0.39m
7:41PM0.18m
7:44AM0.26m
8:30PM0.04m
8:35AM0.16m
9:19PM-0.05m
9:26AM0.11m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:05
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:07
6:07
6:07
1
1
7
3
Temp °C
34
29
32
32
29
32
31
29
32
31
29
33
32
29
32
31
27
33
30
29
33
33
34
32
32
32
33
30
33
33
31
32
34
32
32
33
33
32
35
33
34
35
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
S
10
0.9
SSW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
13
Energy kJ
419
339
456
367
208
186
71
430
441
387
352
367
362
352
318
309
222
261
264
243
178
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
12
0.6
SSE
6
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
20
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
W
4
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
Energy kJ
72
25
16
15
73
90
120
69
80
76
173
65
48
46
43
28
9
14
13
34
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
10
0.5
SE
5
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.3
W
4
0.3
WNW
4
0.5
S
10
0.4
SE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.3
SE
4
0.4
S
9
0.3
W
4
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
Energy kJ
17
11
85
81
184
2
3
49
6
11
3
25
3
37
81
82
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
5
0.7
SE
5
0.4
S
5
0.6
WSW
3
0.5
W
3
0.6
SE
5
0.6
W
3
0.6
W
3
0.3
W
4
0.7
ESE
3
Energy kJ
5
25
8
8
6
19
7
8
3
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
77
0
0
110
0
0
115
0
0
105
0
0
77
77
0
105
0
0
77
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Leon Province
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Nicaragua
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
9
4
8
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
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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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