Puerto Sandino surf break

Puerto Sandino surfForecast / Leon Province / Nicaragua

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 15 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
29.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (May 16) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Puerto Sandino in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 16th May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 20th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 20th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 36°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Fri
22
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
3
1
0
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
17
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
395
304
295
253
297
297
272
208
178
186
157
111
314
427
163
411
178
221
309
212
169
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
ENE
10
SSW
20
E
20
ENE
5
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
20
E
25
E
20
ENE
10
SSE
20
E
20
ENE
20
WSW
15
E
15
ENE
20
SW
5
SE
15
ENE
15
SW
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
off
on
High Tide
1:45AM2.14m
2:01PM2.60m
2:35AM2.25m
2:51PM2.67m
3:25AM2.32m
3:41PM2.69m
4:16AM2.35m
4:33PM2.64m
5:09AM2.35m
5:25PM2.54m
6:03AM2.31m
6:20PM2.40m
7:01AM2.26m
Low Tide
7:43AM0.26m
8:29PM0.04m
8:34AM0.16m
9:18PM-0.05m
9:26AM0.11m
10:07PM-0.08m
10:18AM0.11m
10:58PM-0.05m
11:12AM0.17m
11:49PM0.03m
12:09PM0.27m
00:43AM0.14m
1:09PM0.39m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:04
6:04
6:04
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
1
2
Temp °C
31
36
34
32
36
36
32
36
37
30
36
36
30
36
33
30
35
31
29
34
31
34
36
36
33
35
38
32
36
37
29
36
38
30
36
33
34
36
31
33
37
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
395
304
295
253
297
297
272
208
178
175
157
99
314
427
147
411
178
221
309
212
169
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
5
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.1
SW
20
0.4
S
9
0.5
SSE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
SE
6
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SSE
7
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SSE
6
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SW
11
0.5
S
6
Energy kJ
12
44
26
25
15
24
39
31
21
25
154
111
69
20
163
21
69
65
15
40
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
10
0.1
SW
18
0.3
ESE
4
0.3
SW
16
0.2
SSW
20
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.4
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.2
WSW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
S
7
0.4
SW
11
0.4
S
6
0.4
SW
10
Energy kJ
28
12
3
41
37
15
50
51
78
186
17
17
15
45
18
125
17
14
42
13
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
5
0.5
E
4
0.3
ESE
5
0.4
SE
9
0.4
E
4
0.8
ESE
5
0.6
E
4
0.7
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
5
0.3
ENE
3
0.5
ESE
4
0.4
SE
5
0.6
E
4
0.5
SW
7
0.8
ESE
5
0.5
E
3
0.4
ESE
4
0.5
ESE
3
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
SE
3
Energy kJ
31
9
5
28
5
28
9
13
42
1
11
9
10
24
33
5
7
6
5
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
34
18
28
34
18
0
34
18
34
77
18
28
34
18
54
0
28
241
0
0
64
Best forecast wave conditions in Leon Province
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Nicaragua
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
4
7
4
4
4
4
7
4
9
9
9
9
9
5
6
5
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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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