Playa Gigante Surf Break

Lat Long: 11.39° N 86.03° W

Playa Gigante Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Gigante sea temperature is
29.2°C
1.0° 

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


Playa Gigante surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SW swell with 432 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Gigante this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Gigante over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Gigante in the next 16 days are 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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18
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18
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18
0.7
SW
16
0.8
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0.7
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0.7
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13
0.6
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0.8
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14
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14
0.9
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Energy kJ
361
441
307
432
432
264
366
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352
236
218
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140
238
361
313
295
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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E
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N
15
ENE
5
S
5
E
5
ESE
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
E
10
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SSE
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E
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10
SSE
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ENE
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SW
20
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High Tide
9:47PM1.68m
10:08AM1.85m
10:59PM1.72m
11:16AM1.88m
00:00AM1.83m
12:14PM1.95m
00:48AM1.99m
1:03PM2.06m
1:30AM2.16m
1:46PM2.16m
2:07AM2.32m
2:27PM2.25m
2:44AM2.46m
Low Tide
3:35PM0.78m
3:48AM0.90m
4:45PM0.78m
5:02AM0.88m
5:45PM0.72m
6:05AM0.80m
6:34PM0.63m
6:56AM0.66m
7:16PM0.53m
7:40AM0.52m
7:53PM0.43m
8:20AM0.37m
8:30PM0.33m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Playa Gigante Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Gigante provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Gigante can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Gigante 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 Gigante) 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 Gigante 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 Gigante, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tola Province, consider staying in Rivas which is 22 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 24 km (15 miles) away, Nandaime, Jinotepe and Diriamba.

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