Puerto Sandino surf break

Puerto Sandino surfForecast / Leon Province / Nicaragua

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 05 Apr 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
27.9° 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 Monday (Apr 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 6th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 9th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 10th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 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 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
3
3
2
3
3
0
2
3
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
1.1
SW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.5
SW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)141413131312121813131318181816161616151515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)501418373368304273237154282222212311522510581574496406322309255
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
10
E
15
ENE
25
WSW
15
E
15
ENE
15
WSW
10
ESE
15
ENE
20
WSW
10
ESE
20
ENE
10
SSW
15
E
15
ENE
15
SW
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
offoncross-
off
offoncross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:55PM
2.35
5:21AM
2.09
5:31PM
2.25
5:58AM
1.99
6:09PM
2.14
6:39AM
1.88
6:50PM
2.02
7:24AM
1.77
7:36PM
1.91
8:17AM
1.69
8:31PM
1.82
9:20AM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:15PM
0.26
11:20AM
0.42
11:52PM
0.35
11:56AM
0.52
12:31AM
0.45
12:34PM
0.63
1:14AM
0.57
1:18PM
0.74
2:04AM
0.67
2:12PM
0.84
3:02AM
0.74
3:19PM
0.89
Sun
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunrise--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37
Sunset5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C342934302934332934322836353036343136383236
Feels °C (?)353036303234343335312934363137353133362933
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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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