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La Jaimacana (The Pipes) surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 13 Mar 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
26.0° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Sunday (Mar 15) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 15) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 15th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 15th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 16th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 17s

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 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
1
3
3
0
3
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)141421211919181717161616151514141414141615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)34232336836186310331136148410121070917720675496407352299200208436272
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
30
E
25
ENE
15
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
10
SE
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
SW
5
NE
5
E
20
WSW
10
E
15
ENE
15
SW
10
E
10
ENE
15
W
20
E
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		onoffglasscross-
on		cross-
off		offoncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:21PM
1.84
11:14AM
1.68
11:31PM
1.88
12:16PM
1.80
12:30AM
1.97
1:06PM
1.97
1:20AM
2.09
1:49PM
2.16
2:05AM
2.21
2:28PM
2.35
2:47AM
2.31
3:07PM
2.52
3:28AM
2.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:56PM
0.90
5:01AM
0.78
5:12PM
0.88
6:03AM
0.71
6:18PM
0.79
6:52AM
0.60
7:11PM
0.64
7:34AM
0.48
7:57PM
0.48
8:14AM
0.35
8:39PM
0.31
8:52AM
0.24
9:21PM
0.17
9:31AM
0.16
Fri
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise--5:54--5:54--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:50--5:50
Sunset5:55--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-------------1--1----
Temp. °C342933343032332731302629292733312730282830
Feels °C (?)342630322831332831292931292935312832293031
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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.

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