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Masa Chapa surfForecast / Leon Province / Nicaragua

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 19 Jan 2026 CST
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Masa Chapa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Masa Chapa sea temperature is
27.1° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Masa Chapa this week:

The surf forecast for Masa Chapa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Masa Chapa in the next 12 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 20th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 22nd Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 21st Jan)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Masa Chapa over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)161515131318161616151414131313131215121313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6557854670108682612512172142611801781751097371103114113
Wind
(km/h)
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
20
E
15
NE
5
SE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:32PM
2.06
3:36AM
2.27
4:09PM
2.15
4:14AM
2.28
4:45PM
2.24
4:52AM
2.27
5:21PM
2.30
5:30AM
2.23
5:59PM
2.34
6:11AM
2.16
6:39PM
2.35
6:55AM
2.07
7:25PM
2.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:21AM
0.30
9:27PM
0.48
9:56AM
0.25
10:07PM
0.44
10:31AM
0.23
10:47PM
0.40
11:05AM
0.23
11:27PM
0.39
11:41AM
0.25
12:10AM
0.39
12:19PM
0.29
12:56AM
0.40
1:02PM
0.35
1:47AM
0.44
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:11--
Sunset-5:42--5:43--5:43--5:44--5:44--5:45--5:45-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C343428333428323327323328323228313329313228
Feels °C (?)313026293027282925303126302926283028323426
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Information about the Masa Chapa Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Masa Chapa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Masa Chapa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Masa Chapa 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 (Masa Chapa) 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 Masa Chapa 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 Masa Chapa, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Leon Province, consider staying in San Rafael del Sur which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Leon Province where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include El Crucero which is 32 km (20 miles) away, Diriamba, Jinotepe and San Marcos.

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