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Punta San Diego surfForecast / Leon Province / Nicaragua
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Punta San Diego surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta San Diego sea temperature is
29.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Punta San Diego surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,864 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta San Diego this week:
The surf forecast for Punta San Diego over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta San Diego in the next 16 days are 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 29th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 30th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta San Diego over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 18 | |
218 | 241 | 164 | 284 | 464 | 627 | 1003 | 843 | 1161 | 1634 | 1757 | 1542 | 917 | 803 | 811 | 566 | 503 | 1249 | 921 | 1149 | 1805 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:24PM2.25m | 1:59AM1.99m | 2:05PM2.27m | 2:40AM2.02m | 2:45PM2.29m | 3:19AM2.05m | 3:25PM2.30m | 3:59AM2.06m | 4:04PM2.28m | 4:39AM2.06m | 4:43PM2.24m | 5:19AM2.04m | 5:22PM2.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:52PM0.39m | 7:54AM0.56m | 8:32PM0.34m | 8:35AM0.53m | 9:11PM0.31m | 9:14AM0.51m | 9:50PM0.29m | 9:54AM0.51m | 10:28PM0.30m | 10:33AM0.54m | 11:06PM0.34m | 11:13AM0.59m | 11:44PM0.39m | ||||||||
5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
3 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | — | 5 | 7 | |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 27 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
28 | 30 | 30 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 36 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 37 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
218 | 241 | 164 | 284 | 464 | 627 | 1003 | 656 | 1161 | 1634 | 1757 | 1542 | 917 | 803 | 811 | 566 | 503 | 1249 | 921 | 1149 | 1805 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 21 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 7 |
15 | 16 | 71 | 273 | 205 | 548 | 647 | 843 | 594 | 89 | 57 | 139 | 26 | 44 | 188 | 303 | 427 | 162 | 362 | 437 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | SW 14 | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — |
1 | 59 | 121 | 24 | 23 | 199 | 154 | 13 | 251 | — | — | — | 71 | 72 | 188 | 47 | 50 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 5 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | SSE 13 | SE 7 | — | — | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 3 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | — |
— | — | 10 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 378 | 12 | — | — | 9 | 9 | 4 | 85 | 41 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 201 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Punta San Diego Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Punta San Diego provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta San Diego can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta San Diego 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 San Diego) 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 San Diego 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 San Diego, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Leon Province, consider staying in San Rafael del Sur which is 16 km (10 miles) away. Other places in and around Leon Province where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include El Crucero which is 32 km (20 miles) away, Puerto Sandino, Diriamba and Managua.











