La Jaimacana (The Pipes) surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 31 May 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
29.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

La Jaimacana (The Pipes) surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, SW swell with 2,051 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s 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 Sunday (May 31) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Jaimacana (The Pipes) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 31st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 31st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 4th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 19s

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 35°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
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)
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
4
4
2
3
4
1
3
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
16
1.1
SW
20
1.3
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.7
SW
17
1.7
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
19
1.7
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.6
SW
17
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1003
843
1161
1634
1757
1697
1031
803
783
566
503
1249
921
1149
2008
1615
1597
1334
1144
989
783
Wind (km/h)
10
E
5
W
15
E
20
ENE
10
ESE
20
E
25
ENE
10
E
20
E
15
ENE
5
WSW
15
E
10
ENE
10
WSW
20
ESE
10
ENE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
25
S
15
SSW
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:45PM2.29m
3:19AM2.05m
3:25PM2.30m
3:59AM2.06m
4:04PM2.28m
4:39AM2.06m
4:43PM2.24m
5:19AM2.04m
5:22PM2.18m
5:59AM2.03m
6:01PM2.11m
6:40AM2.02m
6:42PM2.03m
Low Tide
9:11PM0.31m
9:14AM0.51m
9:50PM0.29m
9:54AM0.51m
10:28PM0.30m
10:33AM0.54m
11:06PM0.34m
11:13AM0.59m
11:44PM0.39m
11:54AM0.65m
00:21AM0.45m
12:37PM0.70m
00:59AM0.52m
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:08
3
7
1
3
9
2
4
5
Temp °C
32
31
30
35
34
31
35
35
30
33
32
30
32
30
28
31
30
27
29
29
27
35
35
34
36
37
33
36
38
30
36
36
34
36
33
30
34
31
29
30
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.7
SW
17
1.7
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
19
1.7
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.6
SW
17
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
1003
656
1161
1634
1757
1697
1031
803
783
566
503
1249
921
1149
2008
1615
1597
1334
1144
989
783
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
20
1.1
SW
20
1.3
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.4
SW
21
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
S
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
1
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
Energy kJ
647
843
638
89
57
139
26
71
188
303
427
162
362
437
53
40
40
93
53
53
75
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
12
0.5
S
6
0.8
SW
14
0.3
SW
21
0.3
SW
21
0.5
SW
20
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
26
Energy kJ
154
19
251
71
72
188
49
51
28
35
66
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SE
7
0.8
E
4
0.7
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.7
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.6
E
3
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
7
0.8
S
6
Energy kJ
36
31
42
21
14
10
9
14
6
8
47
33
51
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
19
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
108
35
0
85
29
35
342
188
Best forecast wave conditions in Leon Province
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Nicaragua
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
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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