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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 5 am Sunday 24 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 1.1°C warmer than 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 Sunday (May 24) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 Sunday (May 31) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 24th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 30th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 31st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puerto Sandino over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 38°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 19 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | |
504 | 278 | 492 | 581 | 765 | 550 | 472 | 466 | 453 | 322 | 304 | 299 | 299 | 341 | 231 | 261 | 288 | 169 | 480 | 427 | 957 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 9:03AM2.16m | 9:24PM1.96m | 10:04AM2.14m | 10:30PM1.89m | 11:02AM2.14m | 11:32PM1.87m | 11:54AM2.15m | 00:27AM1.88m | 12:41PM2.18m | 1:15AM1.90m | 1:24PM2.20m | 1:58AM1.94m | 2:05PM2.23m | 2:39AM1.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:22PM0.57m | 3:39AM0.49m | 4:29PM0.58m | 4:39AM0.56m | 5:31PM0.55m | 5:35AM0.60m | 6:24PM0.50m | 6:26AM0.60m | 7:11PM0.44m | 7:12AM0.58m | 7:54PM0.38m | 7:54AM0.54m | 8:33PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | 15 | 2 | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 36 | 38 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
36 | 38 | 32 | 35 | 37 | 31 | 35 | 36 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 504 | 278 | 492 | 581 | 765 | 550 | 472 | 466 | 453 | 322 | 304 | 299 | 299 | 341 | 231 | 261 | 288 | 169 | 480 | 427 | 957 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SW 14 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 54 | 169 | 68 | 21 | 22 | 42 | 43 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 19 | 27 | 31 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 122 | 208 | 253 | 548 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | S 8 | WSW 9 | S 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | S 9 | SW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 16 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 6 | SW 22 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 47 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 91 | 5 | 6 | 126 | 23 | 177 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | E 4 | — | — | ESE 4 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | SSW 6 | — |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 49 | 41 | 14 | 44 | 14 | 7 | 36 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 26 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 34 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 34 | 28 | 34 | 0 | 138 | 0 | 64 | 77 | 182 | 182 | 230 | 182 | 182 | 241 | 0 |
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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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