Surf Forecasts:
Playa Hermosa surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, W swell with 520 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Hermosa this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Hermosa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Hermosa in the next 16 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 26th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 28th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Hermosa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 11 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 432 | 432 | 264 | 366 | 302 | 352 | 236 | 218 | 255 | 203 | 198 | 224 | 271 | 235 | 241 | 366 | 313 | 340 | 286 | 325 | 228 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 10:08AM1.85m | 11:00PM1.74m | 11:16AM1.89m | 00:00AM1.85m | 12:15PM1.97m | 00:48AM2.01m | 1:03PM2.07m | 1:29AM2.18m | 1:46PM2.17m | 2:07AM2.34m | 2:26PM2.27m | 2:44AM2.48m | 3:05PM2.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:44PM0.79m | 5:03AM0.89m | 5:45PM0.73m | 6:05AM0.80m | 6:34PM0.64m | 6:56AM0.67m | 7:15PM0.53m | 7:40AM0.51m | 7:53PM0.43m | 8:20AM0.36m | 8:30PM0.33m | 8:59AM0.23m | 9:07PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | 23 | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 9 | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 432 | 432 | 264 | 366 | 302 | 352 | 62 | 218 | 255 | 203 | 123 | 224 | 271 | 235 | 127 | 366 | 313 | 117 | 286 | 325 | 147 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 16 | SW 7 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | W 10 | W 11 | SW 13 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 33 | 44 | 236 | 28 | 78 | 98 | 198 | 144 | 140 | 140 | 241 | 92 | 110 | 340 | 109 | 90 | 228 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 60 | 58 | 42 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 13 | 31 | 30 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 47 | 31 | 14 | 118 | 192 | 192 | 167 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 307 | 46 | 0 | 106 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 558 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Playa Hermosa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Hermosa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Hermosa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Hermosa 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 Hermosa) 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 Hermosa 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.
Playa Hermosa is 8 km (5 miles) from San Juan del Sur. If you plan a holiday in Rivas Province, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Juan del Sur. San Juan del Sur has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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