Surf Forecasts:
La Jaimacana (The Pipes) surf forecast from 6 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SW swell with 4,033 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period with SW swell.
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 (Jun 05) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 5th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 5th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Jaimacana (The Pipes) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 138mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 107mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 8 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1615 | 1597 | 1471 | 1027 | 989 | 701 | 558 | 638 | 2702 | 2413 | 2178 | 2150 | 2030 | 1717 | 1115 | 883 | 811 | 482 | 362 | 301 | 293 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:01PM2.11m | 6:40AM2.02m | 6:42PM2.03m | 7:22AM2.03m | 7:27PM1.96m | 8:07AM2.06m | 8:18PM1.90m | 8:55AM2.11m | 9:15PM1.87m | 9:49AM2.19m | 10:17PM1.88m | 10:46AM2.29m | 11:20PM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:54AM0.65m | 00:21AM0.45m | 12:37PM0.70m | 00:59AM0.52m | 1:24PM0.73m | 1:41AM0.57m | 2:17PM0.73m | 2:27AM0.60m | 3:15PM0.68m | 3:19AM0.61m | 4:16PM0.60m | 4:17AM0.58m | 5:17PM0.48m | ||||||||
5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | 2 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 19 | 65 | 30 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
1615 | 1597 | 1471 | 1027 | 989 | 657 | 355 | 536 | 2702 | 1122 | 2178 | 947 | 859 | 839 | 573 | 424 | 300 | 225 | 362 | 301 | 293 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
20 | 3 | 19 | 35 | 30 | 701 | 558 | 271 | 664 | 342 | 1626 | 2150 | 2030 | 1717 | 1115 | 883 | 811 | 482 | 132 | 51 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 6 | S 8 | — | SW 26 | SW 24 | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 20 | W 9 | SW 18 |
— | — | 6 | 5 | — | 27 | 147 | — | — | — | 478 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 16 | 8 | 38 | 38 | 168 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | S 7 | — | — | SSW 7 | — | — | SSW 8 | — | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
38 | 22 | — | — | 168 | — | — | 638 | — | 2413 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 237 | 162 | 188 | 305 | 296 | 283 | 262 | 188 | 162 | 162 | 188 | 1 | 190 | 1 | 1 | 206 | 0 |
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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.










