Melon and Pochomil Surf Forecast

/ Leon Province (15 surf breaks) /

Nicaragua (33 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (11.77° N 86.51° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Melon and Pochomil surfForecast / Leon Province / Nicaragua

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 27 Aug 2025 CST

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Melon and Pochomil surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Melon and Pochomil sea temperature is 29.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Melon and Pochomil this week:

The surf forecast for Melon and Pochomil over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Melon and Pochomil in the next 12 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 30) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 01) at 3PM.

Wave Type	Time (CST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	3AM (Thu 28th Aug)	3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf	6AM (Sat 30th Aug)	3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful	3PM (Sat 30th Aug)	3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Melon and Pochomil over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon).
	Wed 27		Thursday 28			Friday 29			Saturday 30			Sunday 31			Monday 01			Tuesday 02
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	3	1	2	1	2	2	2	2	3	1	3	3	2	3	3	2	3	1	1	2	3
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SW	SW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period(s) (?)	14	13	13	13	12	18	20	19	18	18	16	16	16	15	16	16	16	15	15	15	16
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	661	454	364	363	349	269	282	451	609	859	767	727	697	656	642	648	523	419	422	444	569
Wind (km/h)	ENE	E	ENE	E	E	ENE	WSW	E	E	SSW	E	ESE	SE	ENE	ENE	ESE	E	E	ENE	E	E
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	glass	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on	glass	cross- off	cross	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)	5:26PM 2.17		5:45AM 2.31		6:04PM 2.06	6:22AM 2.22		6:43PM 1.94	7:01AM 2.11		7:25PM 1.81	7:45AM 1.99		8:14PM 1.68	8:36AM 1.90		9:13PM 1.60	9:37AM 1.85		10:24PM 1.58	10:44AM 1.86
Low Tide / height (m)		11:31PM 0.33		12:02PM 0.37	12:06AM 0.43		12:41PM 0.47	12:43AM 0.54		1:23PM 0.57	1:22AM 0.65		2:11PM 0.67	2:08AM 0.76		3:09PM 0.74		3:05AM 0.83	4:17PM 0.76		4:16AM 0.86

	Wed 27		Thursday 28			Friday 29			Saturday 30			Sunday 31			Monday 01			Tuesday 02
Sunrise	-	-	5:35	-	-	5:35	-	-	5:35	-	-	5:35	-	-	5:35	-	-	5:35	-	-	5:35
Sunset	5:59	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:57	-	-	5:55	-	-	5:55	-	-	5:54	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	1	-	-	-	-	6	12	10	10	6	7	7	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	34	28	33	34	28	32	31	28	30	28	26	30	31	28	32	28	26	30	27	26	26
Feels °C (?)	36	29	33	34	29	35	35	31	33	31	29	34	34	30	34	28	26	29	27	26	28

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Leon Province

Wind Update Offshore wind reported 56 km from Melon and Pochomil (light winds from the E at Managua/Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport 56 km from Melon and Pochomil). 1.3m 13s groundswell from the S with a 0.3m 16s long period groundswell from the SW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
1 hour 47 minutes ago Melon and Pochomil
Wind Update Offshore wind reported 52 km from Milagro del Mar Point (light winds from the E at Managua/Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport 52 km from Milagro del Mar Point). 1.3m 13s groundswell from the S to make surfable waves.
1 hour 47 minutes ago Milagro del Mar Point

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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 12 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.