Puerto Sandino surf break

Puerto Sandino surfForecast / Leon Province / Nicaragua

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 27 May 2026 CST
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Puerto Sandino surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Puerto Sandino sea temperature is
29.7° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Puerto Sandino surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,904 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Puerto Sandino this week:

The surf forecast for Puerto Sandino over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Puerto Sandino in the next 16 days are 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 27th May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 31st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 1st Jun)6ft (1.8m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
0
2
2
1
2
2
1
4
4
1
4
3
1
3
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.1
SW
20
1.3
SW
19
1.7
SW
18
1.8
SW
17
1.8
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
322
304
299
215
341
231
264
288
169
390
464
969
945
954
1281
1761
1882
1818
1001
886
783
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
NNE
15
E
15
ENE
10
WSW
5
ENE
10
N
5
W
5
NE
5
SSE
15
SW
5
SW
5
WSW
15
WSW
5
W
5
W
15
WSW
10
W
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
WNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:54AM2.15m
00:27AM1.88m
12:41PM2.18m
1:15AM1.90m
1:24PM2.20m
1:58AM1.94m
2:05PM2.23m
2:39AM1.97m
2:45PM2.25m
3:19AM2.00m
3:24PM2.25m
3:58AM2.01m
4:03PM2.24m
Low Tide
6:24PM0.50m
6:26AM0.60m
7:11PM0.44m
7:12AM0.58m
7:54PM0.38m
7:54AM0.54m
8:33PM0.33m
8:34AM0.51m
9:12PM0.30m
9:14AM0.49m
9:50PM0.29m
9:53AM0.50m
10:28PM0.30m
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5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
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6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
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6:08
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1
6
5
3
4
2
Temp °C
31
32
30
33
31
28
29
31
27
30
30
28
31
31
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
33
33
31
35
33
32
33
34
31
32
32
32
33
32
32
31
31
31
32
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SW
19
1.7
SW
18
1.8
SW
17
1.8
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
322
304
299
215
341
231
264
288
169
390
464
969
945
752
1281
1761
1882
1818
1001
886
783
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
0.4
S
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
21
0.8
SW
20
1.1
SW
20
1.3
SSW
14
0.7
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
SSW
10
0.5
S
10
Energy kJ
21
21
36
18
26
26
16
17
35
208
205
548
548
954
638
168
87
132
101
77
47
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SE
4
0.4
SW
16
0.1
SW
6
0.3
SW
19
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
7
0.5
S
6
0.4
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
S
6
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
Energy kJ
3
3
3
2
91
1
59
124
33
34
22
13
20
13
18
71
137
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
3
0.7
ESE
4
0.3
ESE
4
0.5
WNW
3
Energy kJ
3
14
3
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
34
40
34
0
138
0
0
109
0
92
241
0
0
241
0
182
241
182
182
568
77
Best forecast wave conditions in Leon Province
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Nicaragua
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
4
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Information about the Puerto Sandino Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Puerto Sandino provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Puerto Sandino can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Puerto Sandino 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 (Puerto Sandino) 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 Puerto Sandino 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.

Puerto Sandino is 6 km (4 miles) from Puerto Sandino. If you plan a holiday in Leon Province, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puerto Sandino. Puerto Sandino has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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