El Transito surf break

El Transito surfForecast / Leon Province / Nicaragua

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 15 Feb 2026 CST
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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
26.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Transito this week:

The surf forecast for El Transito over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Transito in the next 12 days are 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 20) 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 19) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 15th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 15th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 20th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Transito over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)121513121413131212121511151414141313131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7385130696713810472929384637816713015814013811311179
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
10
NE
15
ENE
15
SSW
20
E
20
ENE
10
SSW
30
ENE
20
ENE
5
SSE
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
WSW
20
E
20
ENE
10
S
10
E
20
ENE
10
W
20
E
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offoffoncross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:52AM
2.11
2:25PM
2.01
2:34AM
2.20
3:03PM
2.17
3:13AM
2.27
3:40PM
2.31
3:52AM
2.32
4:16PM
2.42
4:31AM
2.33
4:53PM
2.49
5:10AM
2.30
5:33PM
2.52
5:52AM
2.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:39PM
0.64
8:14AM
0.42
8:24PM
0.52
8:51AM
0.32
9:06PM
0.41
9:26AM
0.24
9:46PM
0.31
10:02AM
0.18
10:26PM
0.23
10:38AM
0.15
11:07PM
0.19
11:16AM
0.16
11:49PM
0.20
11:56AM
0.20
Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05
Sunset5:52--5:52--5:52--5:53--5:53--5:53--5:53--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C282632312833323032322833312832312832302834
Feels °C (?)282831312931322730332932332932333033323033
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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 12 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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