Surf Forecasts:
Punta Miramar surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 909 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Miramar this week:
The surf forecast for Punta Miramar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Miramar in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Miramar over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
123 | 147 | 217 | 260 | 258 | 249 | 334 | 211 | 127 | 198 | 143 | 109 | 75 | 109 | 152 | 152 | 369 | 236 | 777 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:27PM1.66m | 10:49AM1.90m | 11:37PM1.68m | 11:53AM1.94m | 00:38AM1.77m | 12:48PM2.02m | 1:27AM1.90m | 1:36PM2.11m | 2:09AM2.05m | 2:18PM2.20m | 2:47AM2.20m | 2:57PM2.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:26AM0.85m | 5:30PM0.73m | 5:35AM0.84m | 6:29PM0.66m | 6:35AM0.77m | 7:17PM0.57m | 7:26AM0.67m | 7:57PM0.47m | 8:10AM0.56m | 8:34PM0.38m | 8:51AM0.45m | 9:09PM0.30m | |||||||
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 36 | 36 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 34 | 29 |
Feels °C | 29 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SW 18 | S 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 |
70 | 68 | 61 | 260 | 258 | 249 | 334 | 211 | 127 | 198 | 143 | 26 | 16 | 24 | 152 | 23 | 248 | 214 | 777 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | S 7 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 7 | SW 7 |
123 | 147 | 217 | 60 | 42 | 42 | 62 | 38 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 109 | 75 | 109 | 22 | 152 | 369 | 36 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 7 | SW 19 | SW 13 |
60 | 134 | 87 | 82 | 78 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 33 | 31 | 19 | 18 | 58 | 53 | 54 | 74 | 34 | 236 | 61 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 2 | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | SE 7 |
5 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 26 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 36 | 111 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 2 | 0 | 156 | 2 | 111 | 134 | 2 |
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Information about the Punta Miramar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Punta Miramar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Miramar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Miramar 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 (Punta Miramar) 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 Punta Miramar 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Leon Province? If you are looking for accommodation near Punta Miramar, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Leon Province, consider staying in San Rafael del Sur which is 20 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Leon Province where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Puerto Sandino which is 30 km (19 miles) away, El Crucero, Nagarote and Managua.











