San Juan del Sur surfForecast / Rivas Province / Nicaragua

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 CST
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San Juan del Sur surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's San Juan del Sur sea temperature is
27.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Juan del Sur this week:

The surf forecast for San Juan del Sur over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at San Juan del Sur in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 18th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 18th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 16th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Juan del Sur over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed morning, light winds from the ESE by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon morning).

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)151515161615141414131615141414131313161616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)223171279441353382268261197156175270239226213198192192232397382
Wind
(km/h)
40
ENE
20
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
25
E
30
E
30
ENE
20
E
20
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
10
ENE
25
ENE
15
ENE
10
ESE
30
ENE
15
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:03PM
2.31
1:29AM
2.18
1:47PM
2.50
2:14AM
2.30
2:31PM
2.65
2:59AM
2.40
3:15PM
2.75
3:45AM
2.46
4:00PM
2.78
4:31AM
2.46
4:47PM
2.74
5:20AM
2.42
5:37PM
2.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:22PM
0.41
7:31AM
0.39
8:08PM
0.22
8:15AM
0.26
8:52PM
0.07
8:59AM
0.16
9:37PM
-0.03
9:45AM
0.11
10:23PM
-0.06
10:32AM
0.11
11:10PM
-0.02
11:22AM
0.18
12:00AM
0.08
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise5:31--5:31--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:28--5:28--
Sunset-5:53--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--------------------1
Temp. °C313427313328303428313327313428303429313228
Feels °C (?)283224283025283328303231293430283329303132
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Information about the San Juan del Sur Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for San Juan del Sur provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at San Juan del Sur can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our San Juan del Sur 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 (San Juan del Sur) 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 San Juan del Sur 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.

San Juan del Sur is 3 km (2 miles) from San Juan del Sur. If you plan a holiday in Rivas Province, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Juan del Sur. San Juan del Sur has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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