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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 Monday (May 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (May 06) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 6th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 7th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 12th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Gigante over the next 12 days.
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 13 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 18 |
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| Energy (?) | 168 | 134 | 186 | 194 | 249 | 222 | 251 | 198 | 178 | 171 | 167 | 160 | 147 | 149 | 137 | 183 | 284 | 255 | 249 | 350 | 314 | 310 | 302 | 229 | 183 | 215 | 171 | 167 | 160 | 151 | 111 | 109 | 109 | 141 | 152 | 109 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 8:14AM 1.97 | 8:26PM 1.93 | 9:12AM 1.94 | 9:27PM 1.85 | 10:10AM 1.95 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 2:22PM 0.76 | 2:49AM 0.64 | 3:27PM 0.81 | 3:46AM 0.71 | 4:31PM 0.81 | |||||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | - | 8 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 30 | 32 | 35 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 |
| Feels °C (?) | 33 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 35°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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