10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for El Transito, León, Nicaragua
El Transito is Nicaragua's exposed beachbreak discovery—an open-coast wave that picks up swell when other spots remain flat and delivers raw, uncrowded surf in a basic fishing village setting. The wave requires minimal swell to turn on thanks to its position on the coast, making it a reliable backup option during smaller periods. The atmosphere is pure rural Nicaragua: no fancy resorts, no surf camps, just local fishermen and the occasional traveling surfer who knows where to look. This is what surf exploration felt like before the crowds discovered Central America.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-08 with a score of 80/100 (Firing)
Moderate recommendation: El Transito has 1 Firing day(s) and 4 Good day(s). Worth considering.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 190° is 20° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.8m from ideal 1.6m.
Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Moderate offshore: 17 km/h from 73° (ENE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
+6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Surfable but not special at El Transito. The 0.8m swell from 190° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 190° (S) at 11s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 186° is 24° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.7m is 0.9m from ideal 1.6m.
Short period: 8s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Strong offshore: 20 km/h from 71° (ENE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Poor conditions at El Transito. Either swell direction (186°), size (0.7m), or wind (20 km/h from 71°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 186° (S) at 8s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 196° is 14° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Strong offshore: 20 km/h from 81° (E). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Surfable but not special at El Transito. The 0.7m swell from 196° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 196° (SSW) at 10s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 224° is 14° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Strong offshore: 23 km/h from 75° (ENE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Good surfable conditions at El Transito. 0.8m swell from 224° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 224° (SW) at 15s period
Good alignment: Swell from 214° is 4° off optimal 210°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.4m from ideal 1.6m.
Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Strong offshore: 21 km/h from 71° (ENE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Excellent conditions at El Transito. The 1.1m swell from 214° aligns well with the spot, and offshore winds are grooming the face. Worth planning a trip around this.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 214° (SW) at 13s period
Good alignment: Swell from 217° is 7° off optimal 210°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.6m from ideal 1.6m.
Strong offshore: 24 km/h from 71° (ENE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Good surfable conditions at El Transito. 1.0m swell from 217° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 217° (SW) at 13s period
Good alignment: Swell from 215° is 5° off optimal 210°, still within prime range.
Strong offshore: 22 km/h from 69° (ENE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Surfable but not special at El Transito. The 0.8m swell from 215° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 215° (SW) at 11s period
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Strong offshore: 23 km/h from 70° (ENE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Surfable but not special at El Transito. The 0.7m swell from 217° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 217° (SW) at 12s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 221° is 11° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.6m is 1.0m from ideal 1.6m.
Moderate offshore: 19 km/h from 72° (ENE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Good surfable conditions at El Transito. 0.6m swell from 221° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 221° (SW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 189° is 21° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Strong offshore: 20 km/h from 69° (ENE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Good surfable conditions at El Transito. 0.6m swell from 189° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 189° (S) at 13s period
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