La Jaimacana (The Pipes) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 13 Nov 2025 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
28.6° 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 Friday (Nov 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 14) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 13) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 14th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 14th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 14th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)171716161515141414131313131212121215151514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2353344324684563012972481511421401087872515151112106104130
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
20
E
15
E
5
S
10
E
10
E
10
SW
5
NE
5
ESE
10
SW
5
NE
20
ENE
15
E
20
E
20
ENE
15
E
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
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off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:38PM
2.09
10:01AM
1.92
10:40PM
2.10
11:08AM
1.89
11:36PM
2.13
12:06PM
1.91
12:24AM
2.18
12:55PM
1.95
1:06AM
2.23
1:38PM
2.00
1:45AM
2.28
2:18PM
2.04
2:23AM
2.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:12PM
0.52
3:57AM
0.67
4:15PM
0.60
5:04AM
0.65
5:14PM
0.63
6:02AM
0.59
6:06PM
0.63
6:50AM
0.51
6:52PM
0.61
7:32AM
0.42
7:34PM
0.57
8:11AM
0.35
8:13PM
0.52
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Sunrise5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--
Sunset-5:17--5:17--5:17--5:17--5:17--5:17--5:17-
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part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272727292927292926282625272725303027303127
Feels °C (?)272726293027313229312929303029313127303327
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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).

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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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