Popoyo surfForecast / Tola Province / Nicaragua

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 10 Apr 2026 CST
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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
27.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 17) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Popoyo in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 9AM. 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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 17th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 17th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 16th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
Period(s) (?)161616151515151414141416161615151514161615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)515508441414318309272214206194186160173314294279275211620512461
Wind
(km/h)
40
ENE
35
E
35
ENE
45
ENE
40
E
35
ENE
40
ENE
40
E
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
E
40
ENE
40
ENE
25
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
25
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
20
E
30
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:30PM
1.88
9:20AM
1.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:12PM
0.86
3:01AM
0.76
3:20PM
0.91
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Sunrise5:35--5:35--5:33--5:33--5:33--5:33--5:31--
Sunset-5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:55--5:55-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------------------
Temp. °C333529323329323328323428323529323529313429
Feels °C (?)293125272825272925273024283226283226283229
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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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