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Popoyo surfForecast / Tola Province / Nicaragua
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Popoyo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Popoyo sea temperature is
29.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Popoyo this week:
The surf forecast for Popoyo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Popoyo in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 1st May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 2nd May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 6th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Popoyo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu night, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wed 6 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | |
232 | 99 | 184 | 155 | 59 | 83 | 137 | 93 | 135 | 86 | 106 | 104 | 109 | 145 | 87 | 173 | 376 | 150 | 309 | 393 | 430 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:44AM2.11m | 1:56PM2.37m | 2:26AM2.15m | 2:35PM2.40m | 3:04AM2.17m | 3:11PM2.41m | 3:41AM2.17m | 3:48PM2.39m | 4:19AM2.15m | 4:26PM2.34m | 4:57AM2.10m | 5:03PM2.27m | 5:36AM2.04m | 5:42PM2.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:43AM0.48m | 8:19PM0.31m | 8:24AM0.45m | 8:57PM0.26m | 9:02AM0.43m | 9:34PM0.24m | 9:39AM0.43m | 10:10PM0.25m | 10:16AM0.45m | 10:48PM0.29m | 10:53AM0.50m | 11:25PM0.35m | 11:31AM0.58m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 32 |
28 | 29 | 33 | 27 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 232 | 99 | 184 | 155 | 50 | 83 | 137 | 93 | 135 | 86 | 78 | 76 | 73 | 46 | 44 | 173 | 376 | 106 | 309 | 393 | 430 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | S 10 | W 16 | W 13 | SSW 12 | S 10 | WNW 4 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 4 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 9 | SW 13 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 54 | 19 | 3 | 59 | 45 | 2 | 27 | 66 | 2 | 106 | 104 | 109 | 145 | 87 | 85 | 25 | 80 | 36 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 15 | — | — | W 13 | W 14 | SSW 18 | WNW 4 | — | SW 16 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | S 9 | S 13 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 17 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 30 | 1 | — | 40 | 3 | 3 | 52 | 44 | 65 | 41 | 32 | 150 | 6 | 11 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 4 | ENE 3 | E 3 | — | ENE 2 | NW 4 | — | ENE 3 | NW 4 | E 3 | ENE 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | — | NNW 6 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 73 | 75 | 47 | 54 | 47 | 33 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 54 | 40 | 75 | 47 | 40 | 46 | 9 | 0 |
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Information about the Popoyo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Popoyo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Popoyo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Popoyo 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 (Popoyo) 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 Popoyo 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.
Popoyo is 30 km (19 miles) from Rivas. If you plan a holiday in Tola Province, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rivas. Rivas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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