10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Masachapa, Managua, Nicaragua
Masachapa is Nicaragua's authentic local surf scene—a fishing village south of the resort zone where Nicaraguan surfers gather on weekends to escape Managua and ride consistent beachbreak peaks. The wave quality matches nearby Montelimar, but the atmosphere couldn't be more different: this is working-class Nicaragua, with fresh-caught seafood, cold beer, and a community that's been surfing here for decades. For travelers wanting to experience Nicaraguan surf culture rather than the international backpacker scene, Masachapa delivers genuine local flavor.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-09 with a score of 85/100 (Firing)
Moderate recommendation: Masachapa has 1 Firing day(s) and 6 Good day(s). Worth considering.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 190° is 10° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.3m from ideal 1.3m.
Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Moderate offshore: 15 km/h from 78° (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 Masachapa. The 1.0m swell from 190° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 190° (S) at 11s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 189° is 11° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.4m from ideal 1.3m.
Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Moderate offshore: 17 km/h from 89° (E). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Surfable but not special at Masachapa. The 0.9m swell from 189° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 189° (S) at 9s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 187° is 13° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Moderate offshore: 16 km/h from 88° (E). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Surfable but not special at Masachapa. The 0.9m swell from 187° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 187° (S) at 10s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 217° is 17° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Moderate offshore: 16 km/h from 82° (E). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Good surfable conditions at Masachapa. 0.9m swell from 217° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 217° (SW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 213° is 13° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.2m from ideal 1.3m.
Moderate offshore: 13 km/h from 93° (E). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Good surfable conditions at Masachapa. 1.1m swell from 213° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 213° (SSW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 209° is 9° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate offshore: 18 km/h from 78° (ENE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Excellent conditions at Masachapa. The 1.1m swell from 209° aligns well with the spot, and offshore winds are grooming the face. Worth planning a trip around this.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 209° (SSW) at 15s period
Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Strong offshore: 20 km/h from 80° (E). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 217° (SW) at 14s period
Good alignment: Swell from 207° is 7° off optimal 200°, still within prime range.
Moderate offshore: 15 km/h from 97° (E). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Good surfable conditions at Masachapa. 0.9m swell from 207° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 207° (SSW) at 14s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 218° is 18° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.7m is 0.6m from ideal 1.3m.
Good surfable conditions at Masachapa. 0.7m swell from 218° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 218° (SW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 186° is 14° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate offshore: 17 km/h from 76° (ENE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Good surfable conditions at Masachapa. 0.7m swell from 186° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 186° (S) at 15s period
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