Surf Forecasts:
Puerto Sandino surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 803 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Puerto Sandino in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puerto Sandino over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 37°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
823 | 803 | 793 | 542 | 410 | 410 | 393 | 382 | 371 | 317 | 234 | 416 | 266 | 255 | 245 | 149 | 142 | 136 | 201 | 166 | 153 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:35PM2.44m | 5:02AM2.55m | 5:19PM2.35m | 5:44AM2.49m | 6:03PM2.22m | 6:26AM2.38m | 6:46PM2.07m | 7:08AM2.24m | 7:31PM1.92m | 7:54AM2.09m | 8:21PM1.77m | 8:45AM1.97m | 9:19PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:30AM0.12m | 10:46PM0.05m | 11:16AM0.16m | 11:28PM0.14m | 12:01PM0.24m | 00:10AM0.26m | 12:45PM0.35m | 00:51AM0.41m | 1:31PM0.47m | 1:34AM0.55m | 2:21PM0.59m | 2:22AM0.68m | 3:19PM0.69m | ||||||||
5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 36 | 36 | 30 | 35 | 37 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 37 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 35 | 35 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 14 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 |
823 | 803 | 793 | 542 | 410 | 410 | 393 | 382 | 159 | 317 | 130 | 130 | 194 | 171 | 245 | 107 | 107 | 124 | 201 | 166 | 153 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 8 | SW 14 | S 8 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
75 | 50 | 68 | 64 | 39 | 42 | 53 | 101 | 371 | 103 | 234 | 416 | 266 | 255 | 61 | 149 | 142 | 136 | 100 | 77 | 106 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 9 | E 5 | SSE 7 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 7 |
— | — | 3 | 11 | 18 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 8 | 130 | 3 | 10 | 51 | 62 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 42 | 34 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | E 3 | SE 12 | NE 3 | SSE 11 | ESE 5 | — | ESE 4 | E 4 | — | SE 3 | — | ENE 2 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ESE 2 | E 4 | ENE 3 | — | ENE 2 |
94 | 8 | 112 | 4 | 81 | 13 | — | 7 | 21 | — | 9 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 77 | 0 | 77 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 77 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
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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.











