
Surf Forecasts:
Playa Gigante surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SW swell with 318 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Gigante in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Gigante over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun morning, moderate winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
36 | 68 | 116 | 111 | 138 | 150 | 208 | 261 | 193 | 217 | 297 | 241 | 199 | 136 | 205 | 184 | 160 | 252 | 144 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:45AM2.33m | 8:11PM1.96m | 8:41AM2.29m | 9:15PM1.90m | 9:47AM2.26m | 10:28PM1.89m | 10:58AM2.27m | 11:43PM1.97m | 12:08PM2.33m | 00:51AM2.11m | 1:12PM2.42m | 1:51AM2.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:20AM0.45m | 2:10PM0.49m | 2:13AM0.51m | 3:12PM0.52m | 3:16AM0.56m | 4:22PM0.51m | 4:29AM0.57m | 5:33PM0.44m | 5:44AM0.52m | 6:39PM0.33m | 6:53AM0.42m | 7:37PM0.21m | |||||||
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SW 14 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
36 | 34 | 116 | 42 | 138 | 101 | 208 | 261 | 193 | 217 | 297 | 241 | 199 | 136 | 205 | 106 | 160 | 147 | 144 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 8 | SW 13 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
33 | 68 | 21 | 111 | 50 | 150 | 92 | 90 | 89 | 44 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 65 | 61 | 69 | 92 | 252 | 111 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SW 11 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 22 | SW 21 | S 10 | SW 19 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
12 | 19 | 9 | 84 | 111 | 50 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 71 | 16 | 184 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 |
8 | 17 | 6 | 10 | 42 | 36 | 20 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 39 | 32 | 24 | 40 | 34 | 21 | 24 | 36 | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 77 | 63 | 29 | 65 | 65 | 58 | 77 | 110 | 65 | 58 | 77 | 65 | 77 | 77 | 58 | 63 | 63 | 58 |
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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.











