La Jaimacana (The Pipes) surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 30 Apr 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
29.2° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 30th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 30th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 6th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Jaimacana (The Pipes) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
198
201
155
152
115
107
75
86
86
83
104
152
88
87
163
306
171
309
375
483
358
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
5
WSW
15
E
15
ENE
20
W
5
N
5
NNE
20
WSW
5
NW
5
ESE
15
WSW
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
15
E
10
ENE
15
SW
20
E
15
E
10
SW
20
ESE
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
High Tide
1:58PM2.35m
2:27AM2.13m
2:36PM2.39m
3:05AM2.16m
3:13PM2.39m
3:43AM2.16m
3:50PM2.38m
4:20AM2.14m
4:27PM2.33m
4:58AM2.09m
5:05PM2.26m
5:37AM2.02m
5:43PM2.17m
Low Tide
8:20PM0.30m
8:25AM0.44m
8:58PM0.25m
9:03AM0.42m
9:35PM0.23m
9:40AM0.42m
10:12PM0.24m
10:17AM0.44m
10:49PM0.28m
10:54AM0.50m
11:27PM0.35m
11:32AM0.57m
00:06AM0.43m
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thunderstorm
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5:26
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:24
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6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
1
2
9
2
3
8
Temp °C
34
33
30
33
31
28
31
30
29
31
30
28
33
31
30
32
30
30
32
31
29
36
36
33
35
32
32
33
31
34
34
32
31
35
31
31
35
32
33
34
33
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
Energy kJ
198
201
155
152
115
107
75
86
86
83
82
76
66
44
163
306
171
309
375
483
358
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
W
16
0.4
SE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.3
WNW
4
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
14
0.5
S
9
0.5
SW
18
0.6
S
8
0.4
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.6
S
6
Energy kJ
25
5
5
1
1
2
35
66
3
77
104
152
88
87
91
40
150
51
20
23
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
16
0.2
WNW
3
0.1
NW
4
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
WNW
4
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.2
WNW
4
0.1
W
12
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
S
13
0.4
S
9
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
4
19
1
1
31
1
23
40
1
3
72
78
44
41
32
24
12
11
102
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
3
0.3
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
4
0.5
E
4
0.3
E
3
0.4
W
3
0.5
W
3
0.3
ESE
2
0.5
E
3
0.5
E
3
0.6
SSE
9
0.4
E
3
0.4
W
3
0.7
SE
8
0.4
ESE
3
Energy kJ
1
3
34
6
1
2
4
1
6
5
66
3
2
72
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
1
1
108
0
0
67
0
0
67
0
0
1
0
0
116
1
0
22
35
Best forecast wave conditions in Leon Province
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Nicaragua
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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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