Popoyo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s shaping up for the next couple of weeks.

The first few days are a no-go with poor surf and strong winds but we get a nice progression into cleaner, better conditions later on. The standout window arrives from this weekend right through the middle of next week.

Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are flat and messy. The swell is tiny at under 2 ft, and winds are ripping from the east around 22-25 mph. It's cross-off but way too much breeze for it to be enjoyable. You’re not missing a thing. Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th stay small and weak, around 3 ft, with a short 14 second period and still a fresh cross-off wind. Some minor waves but it’s all very ordinary. Friday the 18th is even worse, back to 2 ft.

Now, Saturday the 19th things start flickering. We get a proper offshore wind from the NE, light at 3 mph by afternoon, with a tiny 2 ft SW groundswell going 18-19 seconds. The combined wave energy is still modest (330-341). It’s clean and glassy but the swell is super small, so only a fun option for the longboard or a sneaky session if you’re desperate.

The real highlight arrives Sunday the 20th. Popoyo (Nicaragua) gets a beautiful pulse of 3 ft SW swell with a long 19 second period, light offshore NE wind at 9 mph in the morning, dropping to 3 mph and glassy by the afternoon. Combined wave energy jumps to 675-682 (moderate), and the water is a warm 85°, about 2° warmer than usual. This is the best on offer, clean, consistent, and perfect for intermediates. It’s going to be uncrowded but can get busy at times. Monday the 21st keeps the goodness with glassy conditions and similar 3 ft SW swell, making for another excellent day. Tuesday the 22nd morning also looks clean before the wind swings onshore in the arvo.

The second week gets trickier. From Wednesday the 23rd through Friday the 25th, swell drops again and we get hit by heavy rain and risk of t-storms. Winds stay cross-off or cross-on, making it a frustrating stretch. By Saturday the 26th, a bigger pulse of 6 ft SW swell arrives but with a short 9 second period and a fresh cross-off wind, turning the lineup lumpy. Combined energy is high (824), but the quality is poor. A bigger 4-5 ft SW groundswell rolls in on Sunday 27th and Monday 28th, but winds are cross-onshore and messy. For a spot like Popoyo, it’ll be more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfing those days. Tuesday 29th sees 5 ft WSWSW swell with a moderate 10-11 second period, but cross-shore winds keep it average.

Overall, your best bet is Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st. Glassy, long period SW swell, clean conditions. That’s the pick of the bunch.

Rusty.

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