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Playa Gigante Surf Forecast
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Playa Gigante surf Forecast / Tola Province / Nicaragua
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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 Friday (May 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Gigante in the next 12 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 08) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 10) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 3rd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 5th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 8th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Gigante over the next 12 days.
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 207 | 204 | 176 | 153 | 124 | 225 | 192 | 187 | 171 | 134 | 186 | 194 | 249 | 222 | 251 | 198 | 178 | 171 | 167 | 160 | 147 | 149 | 206 | 183 | 284 | 252 | 246 | 350 | 314 | 310 | 299 | 291 | 236 | 266 | 258 | 206 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | on | on | on | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | on | glass | off | cross- on | on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:06AM 2.12 | 10:31PM 2.06 | 11:11AM 2.27 | 11:39PM 2.13 | 12:10PM 2.44 | 12:41AM 2.22 | 1:05PM 2.59 | 1:37AM 2.32 | 1:56PM 2.69 | 2:28AM 2.39 | 2:44PM 2.74 | 3:17AM 2.42 | 3:32PM 2.72 | 4:05AM 2.40 | 4:18PM 2.64 | 4:52AM 2.34 | 5:04PM 2.52 | 5:39AM 2.25 | 5:51PM 2.37 | 6:28AM 2.15 | 6:39PM 2.21 | 7:19AM 2.05 | 7:30PM 2.06 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:22PM 0.62 | 4:46AM 0.48 | 5:32PM 0.48 | 5:48AM 0.40 | 6:34PM 0.31 | 6:44AM 0.31 | 7:29PM 0.15 | 7:38AM 0.22 | 8:20PM 0.03 | 8:28AM 0.16 | 9:08PM -0.04 | 9:17AM 0.15 | 9:55PM -0.04 | 10:05AM 0.18 | 10:41PM 0.02 | 10:52AM 0.26 | 11:27PM 0.12 | 11:40AM 0.38 | 12:14AM 0.26 | 12:30PM 0.52 | 1:03AM 0.40 | 1:23PM 0.65 | 1:55AM 0.53 | |||||||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:59 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 4 | - | - | 7 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 4 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | 4 | - | 1 | 9 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 30 |
| Feels °C (?) | 35 | 32 | 33 | 36 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 30 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 35°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed 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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