Playa Amarilla Surf Break

Playa Amarilla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 11.40° N 86.04° W

Issued: 11 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Amarilla sea temperature is
29.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Playa Amarilla surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Amarilla surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with 711 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Amarilla this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Amarilla over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Amarilla in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 21st Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 21st Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Amarilla over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
1
2
2
1
0
3
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
17
0.8
SW
18
1
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
619
462
410
404
289
249
173
251
254
183
258
573
581
496
477
406
489
411
580
370
587
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
35
ENE
35
E
25
ENE
45
ENE
40
ENE
30
ENE
35
NE
45
ENE
30
ENE
40
ENE
30
E
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
6:59PM2.31m
7:37AM2.39m
7:54PM2.15m
8:30AM2.31m
8:51PM2.01m
9:23AM2.23m
9:50PM1.90m
10:17AM2.17m
10:50PM1.84m
11:11AM2.13m
11:48PM1.82m
12:02PM2.12m
00:42AM1.83m
Low Tide
12:54PM0.36m
1:14AM0.24m
1:51PM0.46m
2:06AM0.38m
2:50PM0.54m
2:59AM0.52m
3:50PM0.59m
3:54AM0.63m
4:49PM0.61m
4:50AM0.70m
5:45PM0.60m
5:44AM0.72m
6:37PM0.56m
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5:20
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
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6:08
6:08
6:08
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
 mm
4
10
1
2
2
3
1
1
1
Temp °C
30
31
28
30
31
27
30
27
26
30
31
27
29
27
26
30
29
25
29
28
26
Feels °C
28
30
27
30
32
28
28
26
25
27
28
26
26
23
24
28
28
23
27
26
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
17
0.8
SW
18
1
SW
17
Energy kJ
619
462
410
404
289
181
173
251
254
183
178
573
581
496
477
406
489
411
580
370
587
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
SW
20
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
7
0.6
SW
14
0.5
S
11
Energy kJ
70
40
39
60
197
249
107
108
104
168
258
22
22
21
10
10
10
10
9
164
62
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
22
0.2
S
6
0.4
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SSW
10
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.5
SW
20
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
S
8
0.3
SW
11
0.3
S
10
0.5
S
10
Energy kJ
18
2
97
60
20
19
32
28
186
19
29
20
16
53
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
3
0.6
NE
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
SE
10
0.4
NE
3
0.6
ENE
3
0.6
NE
3
0.6
NE
3
0.8
NE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
Energy kJ
9
9
4
67
2
6
9
9
19
15
13
21
21
24
23
16
18
18
11
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
Distance (km)
66
30
0
46
30
0
66
78
0
120
73
46
57
66
64
78
66
64
64
31
57
Best forecast wave conditions in Tola Province
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Nicaragua
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
6
5
7
9
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
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Information about the Playa Amarilla Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Amarilla provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Amarilla can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Amarilla 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 (Playa Amarilla) 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 Playa Amarilla 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 Tola Province? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Amarilla, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tola Province, consider staying in Rivas which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Tola Province where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Juan del Sur which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Nandaime, Jinotepe and Diriamba.

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