La Jaimacana (The Pipes) surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 16 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
28.2° 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 Friday (Apr 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 17th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 17th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 21st Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thu
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
3
2
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
1
2
1
2
2
0
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)151514141316161414141313181716161514141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)600522431347229234178330257243225175270594532612411431357229222
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
15
ENE
15
WSW
10
ESE
15
E
15
SW
5
SSE
5
SE
20
SW
15
E
15
E
15
WSW
20
ESE
20
ENE
15
W
20
ESE
15
ENE
20
WSW
5
NNW
5
SSE
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscrossoncross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:16AM
2.27
2:33PM
2.62
3:01AM
2.36
3:17PM
2.72
3:47AM
2.41
4:03PM
2.75
4:34AM
2.42
4:50PM
2.71
5:22AM
2.38
5:40PM
2.61
6:15AM
2.30
6:33PM
2.46
7:12AM
2.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:16AM
0.26
8:54PM
0.07
9:01AM
0.16
9:39PM
-0.03
9:46AM
0.10
10:25PM
-0.06
10:34AM
0.11
11:12PM
-0.02
11:24AM
0.17
12:03AM
0.07
12:17PM
0.28
12:57AM
0.20
1:17PM
0.42
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thu
23
Sunrise-5:33--5:33--5:31--5:31--5:31--5:31--5:30-
Sunset--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:59--5:59
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
------1--2--1-----13-1
Temp. °C283232283231283030273232283331293130272929
Feels °C (?)303332303431323230313533303532323230303030
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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).

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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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