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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 11 am Saturday 30 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
31.0° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Jiquilillo surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 19s period, SW swell with 2,197 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period with SW swell.
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 Sunday (May 31) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jiquilillo in the next 16 days are 1.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 9PM. 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+) | 12AM (Sun 31st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 31st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jiquilillo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 21 | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | |
312 | 373 | 548 | 768 | 969 | 1445 | 1798 | 2078 | 1717 | 1115 | 1018 | 883 | 657 | 649 | 1351 | 1042 | 1124 | 2150 | 1615 | 1757 | 1542 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | glassy | off | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | off | on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:04PM2.19m | 2:38AM1.92m | 2:44PM2.21m | 3:18AM1.95m | 3:24PM2.22m | 3:57AM1.96m | 4:03PM2.20m | 4:37AM1.96m | 4:41PM2.16m | 5:17AM1.94m | 5:20PM2.10m | 5:57AM1.92m | 5:59PM2.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:37PM0.33m | 8:37AM0.51m | 9:15PM0.30m | 9:16AM0.49m | 9:53PM0.29m | 9:55AM0.49m | 10:31PM0.30m | 10:34AM0.52m | 11:08PM0.34m | 11:13AM0.58m | 11:45PM0.39m | 11:53AM0.64m | 00:22AM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — |
2 | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 1 | — | 7 | — | — | 14 | 4 | 6 | 13 | |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 25 |
33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
 kJ | 215 | 212 | 532 | 768 | 674 | 1445 | 1798 | 2078 | 1717 | 1115 | 1018 | 883 | 657 | 649 | 1351 | 1042 | 1124 | 2150 | 1615 | 1757 | 1542 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 20 | SW 21 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 312 | 373 | 548 | 653 | 969 | 647 | 253 | 156 | 123 | 18 | 71 | 138 | 450 | 455 | 162 | 407 | 412 | 30 | 15 | 37 | 52 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | SW 13 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 7 | — | — | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SE 5 | S 10 | SW 21 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 16 | 24 | 199 | 21 | 13 | 13 | 15 | — | — | 45 | 116 | 253 | 12 | 65 | 117 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 106 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 248 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 82 | 0 | 132 | 20 | 20 | 333 | 0 | 0 | 167 | 208 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Leon Province | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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