GOOD 7.5
Playa Maderas
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Right now
· Swell WSW 0.7m 14sToo windySKIP TODAY
Waves
Chest high0.9–1.4m
Long powerful waves· 14s
Wind
Very windy — rough conditions29kph
ENE · gusts 53kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
Tides
Today
▼03:04 AM0.5m
▲09:25 AM0.4m
▼03:30 PM0.4m
▲09:43 PM0.5m
Today's Tides · Saturday, April 11, 2026
Now0.26m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
09:25 AM
0.40m
▲
High Tide
09:43 PM
0.48m
▼
Low Tide
03:04 AM
0.54m
▼
Low Tide
03:30 PM
0.40m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
0.9–1.7m face · Avg 13s
Primary swell WSW · 0.7m · 14s
Sun, Apr 12
0.9-1.4m
24h
14.3s
0.9-1.5m
03h
13.8s
1.0-1.6m
06h
13.6s
1.1-1.7m
09h
13.1s
1.1-1.7m
12h
13.2s
1.0-1.6m
15h
13.2s
0.9-1.4m
18h
12.6s
0.9-1.4m
21h
12.8s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Sun, Apr 12
29
↗
24h
ENE
30
↗
03h
ENE
31.3
↗
06h
NE
36.9
↗
09h
ENE
38.2
↗
12h
ENE
35.7
↗
15h
ENE
30.8
↗
18h
ENE
34.2
↗
21h
ENE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Good size · long period · Too windy⏰Best: After 03:30 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 Maderas. Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
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