EXCELLENT 10.0
Playa Maderas
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Right now
· Swell SW 0.7m 12sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Waist high0.6–1.0m
Nice long waves· 12s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
24:0003:0006:00
Tides
Today
No tide data for this day
Tide Forecast (5 Days)
Current:0.00m↗ rising
Tide extreme data temporarily unavailable
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
0.6–1.1m face · Avg 12s
Primary swell SW · 0.6m · 12s
Wed, May 6
0.7-1.1m
24h
12s
0.7-1.1m
03h
12s
0.7-1.1m
06h
12.2s
0.7-1.1m
09h
12.4s
0.7-1.1m
12h
12.7s
0.7-1.1m
15h
12.3s
0.7-1.1m
18h
12.2s
0.7-1.0m
21h
11.7s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Wed, May 6
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24h
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03h
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06h
N
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09h
N
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12h
N
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15h
N
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18h
N
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21h
N
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
EXCELLENT
Good size · long period · Good wind⏰Best: 24:00 · 03:00
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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