Salinas Grandes

León

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Surf Quality:
FAIR

Current Conditions

FAIR
Fair conditions - still worth a paddle. Tiny waves under 1ft with quality 10s ground swell but strong 15kt winds making it choppy Note: winds from E would be better.

🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
15
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
0.7
ft
🌊
Swell Height
0.7ft
🌊
Swell Period
10s
💨
Wind Speed
15kt
🌡️
Air Temp
17°C
💨
Wind Gusts
--kt
🌧️
Precipitation
0mm
🌊
Secondary Swell
0.4ft @ 7s

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📍 Local Knowledge

Salinas Grandes is an exposed beach break in Nicaragua that offers powerful and consistent waves. It works best with offshore winds from the east and groundswells from the south to southwest. The most favorable conditions occur when a southwest swell combines with light offshore winds from the east. The beach provides both left and right-hand waves and is moderately crowded during strong swells. Surfers should be cautious of strong rips and shifting sandbanks. The best time for consistent, clean waves is during the summer months, particularly from May to September.

Best Swell: SW
Bottom: Sand

Ideal Conditions

Swell: S
Wind: E

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