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Jiquilillo Surf Forecast
/ Leon Province (15 surf breaks) /
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Jiquilillo surfForecast / Leon Province / Nicaragua
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Jiquilillo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jiquilillo sea temperature is
30.1° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jiquilillo this week:
The surf forecast for Jiquilillo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jiquilillo in the next 16 days are 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 8th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 9th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 10th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jiquilillo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | |
301 | 352 | 261 | 175 | 258 | 540 | 303 | 905 | 986 | 661 | 748 | 489 | 558 | 382 | 309 | 367 | 164 | 149 | 224 | 489 | 447 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | off | on | cross | off | |
High Tide | 6:21PM2.00m | 7:00AM1.80m | 7:05PM1.91m | 7:48AM1.77m | 7:54PM1.82m | 8:40AM1.78m | 8:50PM1.77m | 9:36AM1.85m | 9:53PM1.76m | 10:32AM1.96m | 10:56PM1.79m | 11:26AM2.11m | 11:56PM1.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:48AM0.52m | 12:54PM0.74m | 1:31AM0.60m | 1:45PM0.81m | 2:18AM0.66m | 2:46PM0.83m | 3:11AM0.69m | 3:54PM0.79m | 4:08AM0.67m | 4:59PM0.68m | 5:05AM0.61m | 5:58PM0.53m | 6:00AM0.51m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 |
 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | 6:07 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 |
32 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
 kJ | 301 | 352 | 261 | 175 | 167 | 512 | 212 | 905 | 986 | 661 | 748 | 489 | 558 | 382 | 309 | 367 | 164 | 149 | 144 | 489 | 447 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SW 20 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 7 | S 6 | S 12 | W 4 | SSW 10 | SSW 19 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SW 17 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 24 | 60 | 20 | 30 | 258 | 540 | 268 | 249 | 178 | 125 | 13 | 21 | 145 | 5 | 75 | 37 | 49 | 72 | 224 | 50 | 75 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 8 | — | SW 19 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SW 11 | — | WNW 4 | SW 20 | SE 5 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 10 | W 4 | — |
| kJ | 18 | 60 | 96 | 159 | 11 | — | 303 | — | 5 | 13 | — | 30 | — | 6 | 16 | 13 | 86 | 112 | 66 | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | SE 5 | WSW 2 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | W 3 | NW 3 | — | W 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 23 | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 333 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 82 | 0 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 23 | 0 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 82 | 0 | 127 | 20 | 0 |
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Information about the Jiquilillo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Jiquilillo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jiquilillo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jiquilillo 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 (Jiquilillo) 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 Jiquilillo 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.
Jiquilillo is 36 km (22 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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