Playa Colorado Surf Report & Forecast
El Gigante, Rivas
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🌬️ WIND
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16
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🌊 SWELL
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1.5
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ft
SWELL
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HEIGHT
1.5ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
13s
WIND GUSTS
26kt
AIR TEMP
25°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
0.7ft @
19s
19s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
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| 12:00 AM | POOR | 1.5ft | 13s | SSW | 16kt | ENE | 24kt | 31°C | 26°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | POOR | 1.5ft | 13s | SSW | 17kt | ENE | 26kt | 30°C | 26°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | POOR | 1.5ft | 13s | SSW | 18kt | E | 27kt | 29°C | 26°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | POOR | 1.5ft | 13s | SSW | 19kt | E | 28kt | 28°C | 26°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | POOR | 1.5ft | 13s | SSW | 18kt | E | 28kt | 27°C | 26°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | POOR | 1.5ft | 13s | SSW | 18kt | ENE | 28kt | 27°C | 26°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | POOR | 1.5ft | 13s | SSW | 17kt | ENE | 28kt | 26°C | 26°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | POOR | 1.5ft | 13s | SSW | 17kt | ENE | 27kt | 26°C | 26°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | POOR | 1.5ft | 13s | SSW | 16kt | ENE | 27kt | 26°C | 26°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | POOR | 1.5ft | 13s | SSW | 16kt | ENE | 26kt | 25°C | 26°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | POOR | 1.5ft | 13s | SSW | 16kt | ENE | 26kt | 25°C | 26°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | POOR | 1.5ft | 12s | SSW | 16kt | ENE | 26kt | 25°C | 26°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | POOR | 1.5ft | 12s | SSW | 16kt | ENE | 27kt | 25°C | 26°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | POOR | 1.5ft | 12s | SSW | 18kt | ENE | 27kt | 27°C | 26°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | POOR | 1.5ft | 12s | SSW | 19kt | ENE | 27kt | 28°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | POOR | 1.5ft | 12s | SSW | 20kt | ENE | 27kt | 30°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | POOR | 1.4ft | 12s | SSW | 20kt | ENE | 27kt | 31°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | POOR | 1.4ft | 12s | SSW | 20kt | ENE | 26kt | 33°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | POOR | 1.4ft | 12s | SSW | 20kt | E | 26kt | 34°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | POOR | 1.4ft | 12s | SSW | 20kt | E | 26kt | 35°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | POOR | 1.4ft | 12s | SSW | 19kt | E | 25kt | 35°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | POOR | 1.4ft | 12s | SSW | 19kt | E | 25kt | 36°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | POOR | 1.3ft | 13s | SSW | 19kt | ENE | 26kt | 34°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | POOR | 1.3ft | 14s | SSW | 19kt | ENE | 27kt | 33°C | 25°C | 0mm |
Friday
Apr 10POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.2-1.5ft 💨 17-22kt 🌡️ 25-36°C
Saturday
Apr 11POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.5-1.6ft 💨 19-24kt 🌡️ 26-35°C
Sunday
Apr 12POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.4-1.5ft 💨 19-24kt 🌡️ 25-34°C
Monday
Apr 13POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.3-1.4ft 💨 18-22kt 🌡️ 25-36°C
Tuesday
Apr 14POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.1-1.4ft 💨 14-20kt 🌡️ 25-36°C
Wednesday
Apr 15POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.3-1.3ft 💨 12-20kt 🌡️ 25-36°C
Forecast Summary
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Average Swell:1.4ft @ 14s
Wind Conditions:16-22kt ENE
Water Temperature:24-26°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Playa Colorado in Tola Province is an exposed river mouth break that is very consistent, with northeast offshore winds and southwest groundswells producing reliable lefts and rights. It breaks well on all tides and offers some of the best waves in the region, especially during the summer, with July delivering the most consistent clean surf. Although rarely crowded, access can be limited as it is a private beach.
Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Village: El Gigante | State: Rivas | Country: Nicaragua | Postcode: 48500 | Road: Carretera Litoral del Pacífico | Full Address: Carretera Litoral del Pacífico, El Gigante, Tola, Rivas, 48500, Nicaragua
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionSW
Ideal Wind DirectionNE
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