Puerto Sandino · Leon · Nicaragua
Long left at the river mouth by the port town of Puerto Sandino, the best-known of several reefs on this stretch; it can run for a long way on a big south swell.
For intermediate surfers the best months are April to September: in June about 26 days have rideable waves and 20 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in April to November. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: June. Local guides: April-October; offshore winds most of the year.
Water 28 °C in February to 30 °C in May: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0.8 m | 28 °C |
| Feb | 9 | 1 | 9 | 0.8 m | 28 °C |
| Mar | 16 | 5 | 16 | 0.9 m | 28 °C |
| Apr | 23 | 13 | 22 | 1.0 m | 29 °C |
| May | 28 | 11 | 22 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 26 | 20 | 18 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Jul | 25 | 15 | 22 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Aug | 21 | 12 | 18 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| Sep | 26 | 10 | 21 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| Oct | 20 | 11 | 18 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| Nov | 16 | 6 | 17 | 1.0 m | 29 °C |
| Dec | 8 | 1 | 10 | 0.8 m | 28 °C |
Days per month, typical of the last three years of wave and wind model data, rated with the same scale as the forecast. Not a forecast: some years are better than others.
For intermediate surfers April to September; in June about 26 days a month have rideable waves and 20 are good or better. For beginners April to November. Local guides say: April-October; offshore winds most of the year.
The sea ranges from about 28 °C in February to 30 °C in May. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.
It is best for intermediate surfers (rocks; rips). Beginners nearby can try Las Penitas, Las Penitas.
SW, S, W swell, NE, E wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 1-3 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Puerto Sandino are in the Surf Spoting app.