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Playa Gigante Surf Forecast
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Playa Gigante surfForecast / Tola Province / Nicaragua
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 28 Apr 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Gigante this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Gigante over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Gigante in the next 12 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 29) 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 Tuesday (Apr 29) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 29th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 5th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 29th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Gigante over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Sat 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 525 | 425 | 382 | 334 | 330 | 268 | 218 | 238 | 211 | 195 | 236 | 181 | 449 | 370 | 314 | 306 | 295 | 266 | 249 | 272 | 512 | 358 | 483 | 502 | 323 | 895 | 844 | 376 | 489 | 483 | 382 | 264 | 398 | 512 | 314 | 425 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | on | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:30AM 2.50 | 3:47PM 2.83 | 4:20AM 2.49 | 4:36PM 2.76 | 5:10AM 2.44 | 5:27PM 2.63 | 6:02AM 2.34 | 6:19PM 2.45 | 6:57AM 2.22 | 7:14PM 2.27 | 7:57AM 2.11 | 8:14PM 2.10 | 9:01AM 2.04 | 9:20PM 1.97 | 10:06AM 2.02 | 10:27PM 1.90 | 11:06AM 2.04 | 11:30PM 1.89 | 11:58AM 2.10 | 12:25AM 1.92 | 12:43PM 2.17 | 1:11AM 1.97 | 1:23PM 2.23 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:21PM -0.11 | 9:31AM 0.05 | 10:10PM -0.12 | 10:21AM 0.07 | 10:59PM -0.07 | 11:12AM 0.16 | 11:49PM 0.05 | 12:05PM 0.29 | 12:42AM 0.19 | 1:02PM 0.45 | 1:38AM 0.35 | 2:05PM 0.60 | 2:38AM 0.49 | 3:13PM 0.70 | 3:41AM 0.59 | 4:23PM 0.73 | 4:43AM 0.65 | 5:27PM 0.70 | 5:38AM 0.66 | 6:21PM 0.63 | 6:27AM 0.65 | 7:07PM 0.54 | 7:10AM 0.61 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Sat 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 12 | - | - | 7 | 1 | - | 12 | 2 | - | 4 | - | - | 7 | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 33 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 32 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the E by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playa Gigante Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Gigante provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Gigante can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Gigante 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 Gigante) 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 Gigante 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 Tola Province? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Gigante, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tola Province, consider staying in Rivas which is 22 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Tola Province where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Juan del Sur which is 24 km (15 miles) away, Nandaime, Jinotepe and Diriamba.
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