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La Jaimacana (The Pipes) surfForecast / Leon Province / Nicaragua
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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
27.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Jaimacana (The Pipes) this week:
The surf forecast for La Jaimacana (The Pipes) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Jaimacana (The Pipes) in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Jaimacana (The Pipes) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu night, light winds from the E by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, calm by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 455 | 510 | 515 | 508 | 421 | 400 | 262 | 309 | 255 | 214 | 208 | 197 | 149 | 129 | 299 | 295 | 280 | 262 | 258 | 269 | 587 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 7:37PM 1.96 | 8:18AM 1.74 | 8:32PM 1.87 | 9:21AM 1.72 | |||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:04AM 0.68 | 2:13PM 0.85 | 3:02AM 0.75 | 3:20PM 0.90 | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | ||
| Sunset | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 37 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 35 | 37 | 31 | 35 | 37 | 31 | 35 | 37 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 34 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 36 | 31 | 35 | 37 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 28 | 33 | 36 | 30 | 34 | 37 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 35 | ||
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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 16 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.












