La Jaimacana (The Pipes) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 27 Jan 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
27.0° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Jaimacana (The Pipes) in the next 12 days are 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 28th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 29th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 30th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Jaimacana (The Pipes) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue morning, light winds from the NNE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)131312181716161515151414131313131215121213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)114114103807712712711217617121416020419817514210457746063
Wind
(km/h)
30
NE
30
ENE
20
ENE
30
NE
15
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
15
ENE
10
WSW
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
SW
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
40
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
offoncross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:18PM
2.29
9:54AM
1.89
10:27PM
2.27
11:10AM
1.89
11:38PM
2.29
12:23PM
1.98
12:46AM
2.35
1:28PM
2.12
1:46AM
2.44
2:24PM
2.27
2:40AM
2.50
3:15PM
2.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:48PM
0.50
3:51AM
0.50
3:56PM
0.55
5:03AM
0.48
5:10PM
0.55
6:13AM
0.40
6:23PM
0.49
7:16AM
0.29
7:29PM
0.39
8:11AM
0.17
8:27PM
0.29
9:00AM
0.08
9:19PM
0.22
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Sunrise6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--
Sunset-5:45--5:46--5:46--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:49-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C333428333428313227313026302928303225303124
Feels °C (?)293026313326272924323127323026262821252518
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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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