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La Jaimacana (The Pipes) Surf Forecast
/ Leon Province (15 surf breaks) /
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La Jaimacana (The Pipes) surfForecast / Leon Province / Nicaragua
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 01 Jan 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
27.3° 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 (Jan 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Jaimacana (The Pipes) in the next 12 days are 0.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 05) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jan 05) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 2nd Jan) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 2nd Jan) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 5th Jan) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Jaimacana (The Pipes) over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thu 08 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 23 | 23 | 40 | 50 | 34 | 33 | 46 | 129 | 125 | 85 | 142 | 136 | 88 | 84 | 83 | 72 | 37 | 37 | 34 | 66 | 63 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | off | on | off | off | on | off | off | on | cross- off | off | on | cross- off | off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:57AM 2.50 | 1:37PM 2.16 | 1:55AM 2.57 | 2:34PM 2.29 | 2:50AM 2.62 | 3:28PM 2.39 | 3:42AM 2.63 | 4:18PM 2.46 | 4:31AM 2.58 | 5:07PM 2.49 | 5:19AM 2.49 | 5:54PM 2.47 | 6:06AM 2.35 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:28AM 0.18 | 7:36PM 0.31 | 8:23AM 0.07 | 8:34PM 0.23 | 9:14AM -0.01 | 9:29PM 0.18 | 10:03AM -0.04 | 10:21PM 0.18 | 10:50AM -0.02 | 11:12PM 0.23 | 11:36AM 0.06 | 12:02AM 0.31 | 12:20PM 0.18 | |||||||||
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thu 08 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:37 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 32 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 31 | |
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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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