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Puerto Sandino Surf Forecast
/ Leon Province (15 surf breaks) /
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Puerto Sandino surfForecast / Leon Province / Nicaragua
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 28 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Puerto Sandino surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, SW swell with 2,031 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Thursday (May 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Puerto Sandino in the next 16 days are 1.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 28th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 30th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puerto Sandino over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | |
215 | 341 | 231 | 299 | 331 | 169 | 390 | 464 | 969 | 945 | 954 | 1281 | 1761 | 1882 | 1697 | 1096 | 886 | 864 | 640 | 558 | 1213 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 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 | 4:38AM2.00m | 4:42PM2.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:32AM0.53m | 11:06PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — |
— | — | 13 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | |
Temp °C | 31 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 28 |
34 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 31 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 |
 kJ | 215 | 341 | 231 | 299 | 331 | 169 | 390 | 464 | 969 | 945 | 807 | 1281 | 1761 | 1882 | 1697 | 1096 | 886 | 864 | 640 | 558 | 1213 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 22 |
| kJ | 28 | 28 | 25 | 16 | 18 | 124 | 208 | 205 | 548 | 548 | 954 | 638 | 168 | 87 | 224 | 101 | 71 | 44 | 441 | 510 | 163 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | — | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 19 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 91 | 3 | 59 | 21 | 34 | 35 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | — | — | 18 | 71 | 137 | 54 | 26 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | SSE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 55 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 138 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Leon Province | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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