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Playa El Yanqui Surf Forecast
/ Rivas Province (9 surf breaks) /
Playa El Yanqui surfForecast / Rivas Province / Nicaragua
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 31 Mar 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa El Yanqui this week:
The surf forecast for Playa El Yanqui over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 31) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa El Yanqui in the next 12 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 01) at 6AM. 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 Saturday (Apr 05) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 31st Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 31st Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 1st Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa El Yanqui over the next 12 days.
Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 246 | 211 | 206 | 362 | 358 | 217 | 314 | 275 | 264 | 261 | 302 | 204 | 201 | 156 | 175 | 101 | 99 | 132 | 116 | 116 | 201 | 116 | 174 | 171 | 149 | 147 | 140 | 134 | 124 | 193 | 401 | 447 | 737 | 669 | 748 | 636 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:08PM 2.88 | 4:36AM 2.57 | 4:55PM 2.84 | 5:24AM 2.50 | 5:43PM 2.71 | 6:14AM 2.37 | 6:34PM 2.53 | 7:09AM 2.22 | 7:30PM 2.33 | 8:10AM 2.07 | 8:33PM 2.14 | 9:20AM 1.97 | 9:45PM 2.02 | 10:35AM 1.94 | 10:59PM 1.97 | 11:43AM 1.99 | 12:05AM 1.99 | 12:39PM 2.09 | 12:59AM 2.04 | 1:23PM 2.19 | 1:44AM 2.11 | 2:01PM 2.29 | 2:24AM 2.17 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:53AM -0.01 | 10:29PM -0.11 | 10:40AM 0.01 | 11:16PM -0.07 | 11:28AM 0.09 | 12:06AM 0.05 | 12:19PM 0.23 | 12:58AM 0.21 | 1:14PM 0.41 | 1:57AM 0.38 | 2:18PM 0.58 | 3:03AM 0.53 | 3:31PM 0.70 | 4:14AM 0.61 | 4:48PM 0.74 | 5:23AM 0.63 | 5:57PM 0.70 | 6:21AM 0.60 | 6:53PM 0.61 | 7:09AM 0.55 | 7:39PM 0.51 | 7:49AM 0.50 | 8:18PM 0.41 | |||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 31 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the NE by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playa El Yanqui Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa El Yanqui provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa El Yanqui can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa El Yanqui 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 (Playa El Yanqui) 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 Playa El Yanqui 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.
Playa El Yanqui is 11 km (7 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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