EXCELLENT 9.5
Playa Hermosa (SJDS)
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Right now
· Swell SW 0.6m 12sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Waist high0.8–1.2m
Nice long waves· 12s
Wind
Windy but manageable19kph
ENE · gusts 38kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
18:0024:0003:00
Tides
Today
▼01:11 AM0.7m
▲07:21 AM0.5m
▼01:16 PM0.5m
▲07:30 PM0.6m
Today's Tides · Thursday, April 9, 2026
Now0.62m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
07:21 AM
0.46m
▲
High Tide
07:30 PM
0.59m
▼
Low Tide
01:11 AM
0.69m
▼
Low Tide
01:16 PM
0.50m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
0.8–1.5m face · Avg 13s
Primary swell SW · 0.6m · 12s
Thu, Apr 9
0.8-1.2m
24h
12.4s
0.8-1.2m
03h
13.1s
0.8-1.3m
06h
13.2s
0.9-1.4m
09h
13.2s
0.9-1.5m
12h
13.4s
0.9-1.4m
15h
13.3s
0.9-1.3m
18h
13.6s
0.9-1.3m
21h
13.4s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Thu, Apr 9
19.1
↗
24h
ENE
18.8
↗
03h
ENE
20.8
↗
06h
ENE
27.1
↗
09h
ENE
27.4
↗
12h
ENE
22
→
15h
E
17.6
→
18h
E
24.9
→
21h
E
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
FAIR
Good size · long period · Too windy⏰Best: After 01:16 PM
Ideal conditions for beginners at low, mid tide. The sandy bottom and mellow waves create a safe learning environment. Morning sessions tend to be glassier with lighter winds.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Playa Hermosa (SJDS). Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
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