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Melon and Pochomil surfForecast / Leon Province / Nicaragua

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 20 Apr 2026 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
28.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Apr 20) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) 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 (Apr 21) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 20th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 21st Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 21st Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Melon and Pochomil over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 36°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)131318171616151414131313131312121215181616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)225219270594627612491394357282222222151147131969488120177223
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
20
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
5
ESE
15
E
20
E
15
W
20
ESE
15
SE
20
SSW
5
WSW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
15
W
10
W
10
WSW
20
WSW
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
onglassonononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:49PM
2.66
5:20AM
2.32
5:38PM
2.56
6:13AM
2.24
6:31PM
2.41
7:10AM
2.15
7:30PM
2.24
8:13AM
2.07
8:35PM
2.09
9:23AM
2.03
9:47PM
1.99
10:33AM
2.05
10:59PM
1.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:33AM
0.09
11:12PM
-0.03
11:23AM
0.15
12:03AM
0.06
12:17PM
0.27
12:57AM
0.19
1:16PM
0.40
1:56AM
0.32
2:23PM
0.53
3:02AM
0.43
3:38PM
0.60
4:10AM
0.50
4:52PM
0.60
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise5:31--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:28--5:28--5:28--
Sunset-5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58-
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--1--1--3--62-21-3--1
Temp. °C343631343429343228313027282827282827292928
Feels °C (?)353533343632343330303031312930302930313032
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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.

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