La Jaimacana (The Pipes) surf break

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

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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
29.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 2,149 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 9PM. 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 1st Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 1st Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 7th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 34°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
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
4
3
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
2
3
2
0
0
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
1.2
SSW
15
1.5
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
19
1.6
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.6
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
3
SW
10
2.3
SW
10
2.4
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1634
1757
1697
1031
803
783
566
584
1351
921
1149
1825
1615
1597
1471
1027
989
783
1572
1076
1530
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
10
E
20
E
25
ENE
15
E
20
E
20
ENE
5
W
20
E
20
ENE
5
SW
20
ESE
10
ENE
15
SSW
25
ESE
20
SE
25
S
25
S
20
SE
25
SE
20
S
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
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
7:22AM2.03m
7:27PM1.96m
Low Tide
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
1:24PM0.73m
1:41AM0.57m
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<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
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6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:08
6:08
1
4
2
5
5
8
29
16
11
14
Temp °C
34
33
31
35
34
31
34
33
31
34
32
28
32
31
28
29
28
27
26
25
25
35
36
32
35
35
32
36
37
34
37
36
29
35
34
30
31
29
28
27
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
1.2
SSW
15
1.5
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
19
1.6
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.6
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
3
SW
10
2.3
SW
10
2.4
SW
12
Energy kJ
1634
1757
1697
1031
803
783
566
584
1351
921
1149
1825
1615
1597
1471
1027
989
783
1572
1076
1530
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
SW
21
0.5
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.4
SW
21
1
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.1
SW
26
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
89
57
139
26
72
188
303
427
162
431
350
50
26
16
20
29
27
590
590
521
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
21
0.3
SW
21
0.5
SW
20
0.4
SSW
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
SW
21
0.6
S
7
0.1
SW
11
0.4
SW
24
0.6
SSW
24
0.9
SW
21
Energy kJ
71
71
188
32
51
365
33
5
147
368
763
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
13
0.8
E
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.5
SSE
12
0.5
ESE
4
0.4
E
3
0.5
E
4
0.8
SSE
7
0.5
E
3
0.9
SSE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.7
E
4
0.6
E
3
0.9
S
7
1.6
SSW
7
Energy kJ
339
18
15
79
10
3
7
59
6
64
29
14
8
69
252
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
1
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
5
1
0
464
35
29
431
188
35
35
188
Best forecast wave conditions in Leon Province
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Nicaragua
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
8
8
8
9
8
9
9
6
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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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