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Playa Amarilla surfForecast / Tola Province / Nicaragua
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 22 Aug 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Amarilla this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Amarilla over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Amarilla in the next 12 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 26) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Amarilla over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 8 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 18 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 343 | 365 | 381 | 296 | 324 | 373 | 308 | 517 | 553 | 562 | 654 | 614 | 815 | 553 | 472 | 423 | 261 | 261 | 187 | 161 | 180 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:33AM 2.28 | 2:47PM 2.38 | 3:16AM 2.38 | 3:30PM 2.39 | 3:55AM 2.45 | 4:09PM 2.38 | 4:32AM 2.47 | 4:48PM 2.32 | 5:08AM 2.44 | 5:25PM 2.24 | 5:44AM 2.38 | 6:03PM 2.13 | 6:21AM 2.28 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:19PM 0.26 | 8:38AM 0.37 | 9:02PM 0.21 | 9:23AM 0.31 | 9:42PM 0.19 | 10:05AM 0.28 | 10:19PM 0.21 | 10:44AM 0.28 | 10:55PM 0.26 | 11:22AM 0.32 | 11:30PM 0.34 | 12:00PM 0.39 | 12:05AM 0.45 | ||||||||||
Fri 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | ||
| Sunset | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 3 | 8 | 6 | ||
| Temp. °C | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 31 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Tola Province
Still cross-shore at Playa Amarilla (light winds from the SE at Managua/Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport 85 km from Playa Amarilla). 0.8m 9s swell from the SSW with a 0.5m 12s groundswell, also from the SSW and a 0.4m 16s long period groundswell, also from the SW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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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