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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 am Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 CST
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 Thursday (Sep 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Jaimacana (The Pipes) in the next 12 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 24) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Jaimacana (The Pipes) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 827 | 860 | 711 | 521 | 514 | 357 | 253 | 249 | 234 | 154 | 152 | 154 | 123 | 75 | 144 | 111 | 140 | 192 | 169 | 161 | 421 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | glass | glass | on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:46AM 2.07 | 11:34PM 1.95 | 11:57AM 2.09 | 12:38AM 2.06 | 12:57PM 2.14 | 1:29AM 2.18 | 1:47PM 2.21 | 2:12AM 2.30 | 2:30PM 2.26 | 2:50AM 2.39 | 3:08PM 2.29 | 3:25AM 2.44 | 3:45PM 2.29 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:16PM 0.54 | 5:42AM 0.63 | 6:20PM 0.49 | 6:46AM 0.55 | 7:13PM 0.42 | 7:38AM 0.45 | 7:58PM 0.36 | 8:23AM 0.36 | 8:37PM 0.31 | 9:03AM 0.29 | 9:14PM 0.29 | 9:40AM 0.24 | 9:49PM 0.29 | ||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 2 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Leon Province
Continuing clean conditions at La Jaimacana (The Pipes) (light winds from the S at Chinandega Airport 95 km from La Jaimacana (The Pipes)). 1.2m 14s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.6m 7s swell, also from the SSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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