Punta San Diego surf break

Punta San Diego surfForecast / Leon Province / Nicaragua

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 29 May 2026 CST
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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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Moderate 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 Summary

Heavy 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
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
2
0
4
4
4
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.1
SW
20
1.3
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.7
SW
17
1.6
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
218
241
164
284
464
627
1003
843
1161
1634
1757
1542
917
803
811
566
503
1249
921
1149
1805
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
ENE
10
E
20
ENE
10
SSW
10
ESE
10
E
10
SW
15
E
10
E
10
W
15
E
15
ENE
0
SE
10
E
15
E
25
S
5
ESE
5
NE
5
S
10
E
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
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5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
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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)
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.7
SW
17
1.6
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
Energy kJ
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)
0.4
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.5
SW
12
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
1.1
SW
20
1.2
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.5
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.4
SW
21
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.6
S
7
Energy kJ
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)
0.1
W
6
0.3
SW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.4
SSW
6
0.8
SW
14
0.3
SW
21
0.3
SW
21
0.5
SW
20
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
Energy kJ
1
59
121
24
23
199
154
13
251
71
72
188
47
50
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
5
0.5
E
3
0.7
ESE
3
1.1
SSE
13
0.4
SE
7
0.6
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.4
ESE
3
0.7
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
Energy kJ
10
5
8
378
12
9
9
4
85
41
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
111
0
0
120
5
0
24
0
0
0
0
5
201
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Leon Province
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Nicaragua
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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.

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