El Transito surf break

El Transito surfForecast / Leon Province / Nicaragua

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 11 Mar 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 Wednesday (Mar 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Transito in the next 12 days are 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 9PM. 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 Friday (Mar 13) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 11th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 15th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 15th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
1
2
0
2
0
1
1
2
2
1
4
3
0
3
3
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)171616151414141413212119191817171616161515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)92997699379161446348732331336836195911241136159712161144917822743551
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
5
SSW
20
E
20
ENE
15
SW
20
E
25
ENE
5
ESE
25
E
25
ENE
10
SSW
20
E
20
ENE
10
WSW
10
ESE
15
ENE
20
SW
5
E
10
E
20
WSW
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
cross-
off
offoncross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscross-
off
oncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:14PM
1.92
8:50AM
1.64
9:12PM
1.83
10:00AM
1.59
10:22PM
1.80
11:14AM
1.63
11:30PM
1.84
12:16PM
1.75
12:30AM
1.93
1:06PM
1.92
1:20AM
2.04
1:48PM
2.11
2:04AM
2.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:50PM
0.72
2:44AM
0.71
2:45PM
0.83
3:50AM
0.77
3:55PM
0.88
5:01AM
0.77
5:12PM
0.86
6:02AM
0.70
6:17PM
0.77
6:52AM
0.59
7:10PM
0.63
7:34AM
0.47
7:56PM
0.46
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise5:56--5:56--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:52--5:52--
Sunset-5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------------------1
Temp. °C333228333128343430333229333127303026292927
Feels °C (?)323330323230323628313330343229313028302930
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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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