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La Jaimacana (The Pipes) surf break

La Jaimacana (The Pipes) surfForecast / Leon Province / Nicaragua

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 30 Jan 2026 CST
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La Jaimacana (The Pipes) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Jaimacana (The Pipes) sea temperature is
27.2° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Jaimacana (The Pipes) this week:

The surf forecast for La Jaimacana (The Pipes) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Jaimacana (The Pipes) in the next 12 days are 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 01) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 31st Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 31st Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 31st Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Jaimacana (The Pipes) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon night, light winds from the E by Wed afternoon).

Fri
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
Period(s) (?)141413131313121512121313121212121111121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2142032041781751421035774606364573536363131352220
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
25
E
10
NE
15
SW
25
E
20
NE
10
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
NE
30
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
10
E
20
ENE
20
NE
10
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		offoncross-
off		offoffoffoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:46AM
2.35
1:28PM
2.12
1:46AM
2.44
2:24PM
2.27
2:40AM
2.50
3:15PM
2.41
3:29AM
2.53
4:01PM
2.50
4:15AM
2.51
4:44PM
2.54
4:58AM
2.45
5:25PM
2.53
5:40AM
2.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:23PM
0.49
7:16AM
0.29
7:29PM
0.39
8:11AM
0.17
8:27PM
0.29
9:00AM
0.08
9:19PM
0.22
9:46AM
0.03
10:07PM
0.19
10:29AM
0.04
10:53PM
0.20
11:09AM
0.10
11:36PM
0.25
11:48AM
0.20
Fri
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:09
Sunset5:47--5:47--5:47--5:49--5:49--5:49--5:50--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C312729282831312529302430312531302733342832
Feels °C (?)322530282829312124241825262030312632352830
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Information about the La Jaimacana (The Pipes) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Jaimacana (The Pipes) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at La Jaimacana (The Pipes) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Jaimacana (The Pipes) 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 (La Jaimacana (The Pipes)) 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 La Jaimacana (The Pipes) 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Leon Province? If you are looking for accommodation near La Jaimacana (The Pipes), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Leon Province, consider staying in San Rafael del Sur which is 20 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Leon Province where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Puerto Sandino which is 29 km (18 miles) away, El Crucero, Nagarote and Ciudad Sandino.

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