
Surf Forecasts:
Melon and Pochomil surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,597 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Melon and Pochomil this week:
The surf forecast for Melon and Pochomil over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Melon and Pochomil in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 3PM. 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Melon and Pochomil over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 36°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1465 | 1597 | 1027 | 1001 | 976 | 805 | 614 | 529 | 456 | 368 | 309 | 245 | 196 | 238 | 120 | 116 | 136 | 248 | 218 | 173 | 138 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:00PM2.12m | 2:36AM1.94m | 2:42PM2.18m | 3:16AM2.05m | 3:22PM2.22m | 3:54AM2.14m | 4:00PM2.23m | 4:29AM2.21m | 4:37PM2.22m | 5:04AM2.27m | 5:13PM2.18m | 5:39AM2.30m | 5:51PM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:27PM0.41m | 8:32AM0.57m | 9:05PM0.35m | 9:14AM0.51m | 9:41PM0.30m | 9:53AM0.46m | 10:15PM0.28m | 10:32AM0.43m | 10:48PM0.28m | 11:10AM0.41m | 11:22PM0.30m | 11:50AM0.41m | 11:57PM0.33m | ||||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 |
Temp °C | 34 | 34 | 29 | 34 | 35 | 28 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 28 | 34 | 36 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 28 | 34 | 34 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 28 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 35 | 28 | 35 | 35 | 29 | 34 | 36 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
1465 | 1597 | 1027 | 1001 | 976 | 805 | 614 | 529 | 456 | 368 | 309 | 245 | 196 | 238 | 120 | 116 | 90 | 248 | 218 | 173 | 138 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | — | S 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
26 | 25 | 89 | — | 35 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 66 | 90 | 77 | 136 | 27 | 38 | 26 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | W 11 | SW 16 | W 11 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
— | — | 10 | — | — | — | 8 | 11 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 9 | 43 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 50 | 49 | 45 | 41 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 4 | WNW 10 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ESE 2 | E 3 |
95 | 78 | 38 | 27 | 22 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 0 | 28 | 128 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Melon and Pochomil Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Melon and Pochomil provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Melon and Pochomil can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Melon and Pochomil 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 (Melon and Pochomil) 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 Melon and Pochomil 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.
Melon and Pochomil is 11 km (7 miles) from San Rafael del Sur. If you plan a holiday in Leon Province, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Rafael del Sur. San Rafael del Sur has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










