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El Transito Surf Forecast
/ Leon Province (15 surf breaks) /
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El Transito surfForecast / Leon Province / Nicaragua
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
El Transito surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Transito sea temperature is
29.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Transito this week:
The surf forecast for El Transito over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Transito in the next 16 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 13th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 13th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 15th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Transito over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tue 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | |
164 | 152 | 222 | 483 | 492 | 485 | 558 | 466 | 459 | 447 | 304 | 295 | 253 | 297 | 297 | 276 | 208 | 178 | 186 | 154 | 152 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:00PM1.83m | 11:29AM2.15m | 11:59PM1.92m | 12:20PM2.32m | 00:53AM2.03m | 1:11PM2.47m | 1:45AM2.15m | 2:01PM2.60m | 2:35AM2.25m | 2:51PM2.68m | 3:25AM2.32m | 3:41PM2.69m | 4:16AM2.36m | 4:33PM2.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:04AM0.61m | 5:56PM0.52m | 5:59AM0.51m | 6:49PM0.34m | 6:51AM0.38m | 7:39PM0.17m | 7:43AM0.26m | 8:29PM0.03m | 8:34AM0.16m | 9:18PM-0.06m | 9:26AM0.11m | 10:07PM-0.09m | 10:18AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 |
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Temp °C | 29 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 36 | 36 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 30 | 35 | 35 |
33 | 34 | 37 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 37 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 32 | 36 | 38 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 36 | 37 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 |
 kJ | 164 | 147 | 96 | 483 | 492 | 485 | 558 | 466 | 459 | 447 | 304 | 295 | 253 | 297 | 297 | 276 | 208 | 178 | 175 | 124 | 99 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SW 20 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 70 | 92 | 144 | 96 | 74 | 78 | 48 | 63 | 47 | 51 | 44 | 26 | 27 | 15 | 25 | 45 | 23 | 19 | 186 | 154 | 152 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SE 5 | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | S 10 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | S 21 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | WNW 4 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 152 | 222 | 23 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 48 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 41 | 37 | 2 | 50 | 51 | 78 | 19 | 22 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | ENE 2 | ESE 3 | — | E 4 | — | ESE 5 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 5 | — | W 3 | ESE 4 | SE 9 | E 3 | ESE 5 | E 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | E 4 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 22 | 1 | 2 | — | 9 | — | 19 | 13 | 9 | 8 | — | 3 | 4 | 39 | 5 | 39 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Leon Province | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the El Transito Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Transito provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Transito can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Transito 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 (El Transito) 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 El Transito 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.
El Transito is 12 km (7 miles) from Puerto Sandino. If you plan a holiday in Leon Province, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puerto Sandino. Puerto Sandino has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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