Puerto Sandino surf break

Puerto Sandino surfForecast / Leon Province / Nicaragua

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 16 Mar 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
26.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Mar 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 17th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 17th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 17th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
0
3
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SW
0.6
SW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SW
0.9
S
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
S
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)161615151414141414151414141514141413131220
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1031883733551476352328288208272297217305171312123297236222190239
Wind
(km/h)
0
NE
5
E
15
WSW
5
NNE
15
ENE
20
WSW
5
E
10
ENE
20
WSW
5
ESE
10
NE
20
WSW
10
E
5
NE
15
SW
20
E
15
ENE
15
SW
20
E
20
ENE
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
onglasscross-
off
cross-
on
glassoffcross-
on
glassoffcross-
on
cross-
off
offoncross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:20AM
2.04
1:48PM
2.11
2:04AM
2.15
2:27PM
2.29
2:46AM
2.25
3:06PM
2.46
3:27AM
2.32
3:45PM
2.57
4:08AM
2.35
4:26PM
2.63
4:50AM
2.34
5:09PM
2.62
5:35AM
2.29
5:54PM
2.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:34AM
0.48
7:57PM
0.47
8:13AM
0.35
8:39PM
0.31
8:51AM
0.24
9:21PM
0.17
9:30AM
0.16
10:03PM
0.07
10:11AM
0.11
10:45PM
0.03
10:53AM
0.11
11:30PM
0.06
11:38AM
0.16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
Sunrise-5:52--5:52--5:52--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:48-
Sunset--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:58--5:58
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---1-----1--1--------
Temp. °C263129273330273130273130273030283332273333
Feels °C (?)283229313530303330323330303230303231283233
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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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