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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 5 pm Thursday 23 Apr 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
28.8° 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 Friday (Apr 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Transito in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Transito over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | |
273 | 222 | 219 | 145 | 131 | 127 | 125 | 87 | 121 | 108 | 258 | 236 | 217 | 214 | 268 | 147 | 168 | 214 | 293 | 154 | 156 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:30PM2.24m | 8:13AM2.07m | 8:35PM2.09m | 9:23AM2.03m | 9:47PM1.99m | 10:33AM2.05m | 10:59PM1.95m | 11:37AM2.11m | 00:03AM1.96m | 12:30PM2.18m | 00:58AM2.00m | 1:16PM2.26m | 1:45AM2.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:56AM0.32m | 2:23PM0.53m | 3:02AM0.44m | 3:38PM0.60m | 4:10AM0.50m | 4:52PM0.60m | 5:15AM0.52m | 5:58PM0.54m | 6:12AM0.51m | 6:53PM0.45m | 7:01AM0.48m | 7:40PM0.37m | 7:45AM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 |
 | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | 6:00 |
— | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 14 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 32 |
31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 34 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 273 | 222 | 219 | 145 | 131 | 127 | 125 | 78 | 71 | 70 | 258 | 236 | 217 | 214 | 268 | 60 | 168 | 214 | 293 | 154 | 156 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | S 7 | SSW 7 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 8 | W 14 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 8 | 5 | — | 5 | 26 | 21 | 87 | 121 | 108 | 47 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 64 | 118 | 38 | 35 | 4 | 45 | 46 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | W 12 | S 4 | SW 18 | S 20 | S 7 | SSW 19 | W 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | S 8 | W 4 | W 12 | SW 18 | WNW 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | ESE 4 | W 18 | W 5 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 28 | 47 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 78 | 3 | 147 | 25 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | W 4 | W 3 | W 3 | W 4 | W 3 | — | — | W 4 | — | ESE 2 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | WSW 2 | — | ESE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 10 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 0 | 206 | 223 | 197 | 198 | 223 | 179 | 197 | 223 | 174 | 0 | 93 | 0 | 16 | 36 | 0 | 16 | 37 | 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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