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Popoyo surf Forecast / Tola Province / Nicaragua
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Popoyo this week:
The surf forecast for Popoyo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Popoyo in the next 12 days are 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Thursday (May 02) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 1st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 2nd May) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 1st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Popoyo over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 803 | 435 | 573 | 529 | 236 | 173 | 356 | 243 | 257 | 333 | 296 | 441 | 331 | 327 | 378 | 345 | 272 | 249 | 316 | 284 | 371 | 299 | 226 | 255 | 211 | 206 | 186 | 109 | 188 | 184 | 349 | 460 | 316 | 410 | 381 | 381 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:09PM 2.08 | 8:58AM 2.02 | 9:18PM 2.05 | 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 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:55PM 0.68 | 2:35AM 0.53 | 3:07PM 0.68 | 3:40AM 0.53 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 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) | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 6 | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 3 | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | 7 | - | - | 3 | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 33 | 35 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 37 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 37 | 32 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Popoyo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Popoyo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Popoyo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Popoyo 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 (Popoyo) 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 Popoyo 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.
Popoyo is 30 km (19 miles) from Rivas. If you plan a holiday in Tola Province, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rivas. Rivas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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