Jiquilillo surfForecast / Leon Province / Nicaragua

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 CST
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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
29.7° 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 Monday (Apr 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jiquilillo in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 27th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 28th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 28th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jiquilillo over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thu
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
253
175
145
131
96
96
56
121
143
171
164
272
214
330
166
121
217
211
204
204
204
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
SW
15
SW
15
W
10
W
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
5
WSW
10
SSE
20
SSW
0
WNW
10
SSE
20
SW
5
W
0
N
20
WSW
10
W
10
S
20
WSW
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:12AM2.02m
8:34PM2.06m
9:21AM1.98m
9:45PM1.95m
10:32AM2.00m
10:57PM1.90m
11:36AM2.06m
00:02AM1.91m
12:30PM2.13m
00:58AM1.95m
1:16PM2.21m
1:45AM1.99m
1:57PM2.26m
Low Tide
1:58AM0.33m
2:24PM0.53m
3:04AM0.44m
3:40PM0.61m
4:12AM0.51m
4:55PM0.61m
5:18AM0.53m
6:01PM0.55m
6:15AM0.51m
6:57PM0.46m
7:04AM0.49m
7:43PM0.37m
7:48AM0.45m
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
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5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:30
5:30
5:30
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6:02
6:02
6:02
6:02
6:04
6:04
6:04
5
2
4
1
3
1
8
3
3
1
2
1
Temp °C
28
29
29
28
28
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
30
30
28
29
30
31
30
30
30
30
31
30
32
31
31
32
30
32
32
30
32
30
30
31
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
Energy kJ
253
175
145
131
96
96
54
121
143
171
164
272
214
330
166
121
217
211
204
204
204
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
3
0.2
S
7
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.2
W
5
0.5
SW
13
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
10
0.3
W
4
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
1
4
25
34
56
46
70
66
78
37
24
2
83
41
36
34
68
2
69
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
W
4
0.2
SSW
13
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.1
S
11
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
W
5
0.2
W
5
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
W
5
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
14
0.1
SE
4
Energy kJ
4
6
8
3
1
37
5
17
8
5
2
61
2
2
102
2
4
4
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
3
0.3
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.3
W
3
0.4
W
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
SW
3
0.2
SSE
3
0.6
S
9
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
W
4
0.3
WSW
3
Energy kJ
1
2
2
2
5
5
8
3
1
57
2
4
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
82
318
668
82
333
333
82
254
333
82
82
209
0
20
151
20
0
162
82
100
217
Best forecast wave conditions in Leon Province
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Nicaragua
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
9
5
5
6
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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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