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Asuchillo

León, Nicaragua

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Asuchillo is Nicaragua's most consistent beachbreak—a world-class wave that hosted the 2024 ALAS Pro Tour and delivers reliable surf nearly year-round. Two rivers flow into the ocean here, carving out perfect sand plateaus that shape excellent waves. The spot sits just north of the main Lake Nicaragua wind corridor, so dawn sessions before the winds pick up are essential. When a south swell combines with offshore ENE winds, Asuchillo produces the kind of friendly, well-formed waves that work for everyone from beginners to pros looking for a fun session.

Asuchillo surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today19

Good

1.0mSW@14s

8km/h

1.0m@14s

8km/h

Sun20

Fair

0.9mSW@12s

7km/h

0.9m@12s

7km/h

Mon21

Fair

1.0mSW@12s

7km/h

1.0m@12s

7km/h

Tue22

Good

1.0mSW@12s

7km/h

1.0m@12s

7km/h

Wed23

Good

0.8mSW@13s

7km/h

0.8m@13s

7km/h

Thu24

Fair

0.8mW@12s

5km/h

0.8m@12s

5km/h

Fri25

Poor

0.8mWSW@11s

12km/h

0.8m@11s

12km/h

Sat26

Good

0.9mSW@12s

5km/h

0.9m@12s

5km/h

Sun27

Fair

1.1mSW@12s

11km/h

1.1m@12s

11km/h

Mon28

Poor

1.0mSW@11s

13km/h

1.0m@11s

13km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 7 km/h · PM 8 km/h

Swell

1.0m

SW(224°)

Score: 20/25

Period

14s

Long period groundswell

Score: 25/25

Wind

8km/h

WNW(302°)

Score: 13/25

Weather

30°C

0.6mm92%

First light 5:05amSunrise 5:35amSunset 5:44pmLast light 6:14pm

Secondary0.6mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:05–6:00am · risingStrike window: 9:03am–6:14pm · through lowIdeal tide: 0.3–1.6m

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2m1.0

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swell

windkm/h

5g8

9g25

12g40

10g36

7g14

9g16

6g18

15g34

7g21

8g17

4g7

4g14

8g34

9g26

5g13

5g8

4g14

9g22

10g25

6g13

5g10

6g17

9g26

9g28

6g22

5g12

2g14

9g27

3g27

5g19

7g19

8g27

16g36

15g36

12g34

5g27

4g28

8g31

5g31

4g31

7g19

6g24

12g30

14g34

13g36

10g26

12g30

15g34

14g38

12g40

tidem

1:08am0.6m

7:34am1.8m

2:02pm0.6m

8:08pm1.5m

2:12am0.7m

8:38am1.7m

3:12pm0.6m

9:20pm1.5m

3:23am0.7m

9:45am1.7m

4:20pm0.7m

10:30pm1.6m

4:39am0.8m

10:55am1.8m

5:18pm0.6m

5:38am0.7m

11:48am1.8m

6:07pm0.6m

6:26am0.6m

12:36pm1.9m

6:46pm0.5m

1:01am2.0m

7:10am0.4m

1:18pm2.0m

7:27pm0.3m

1:37am2.1m

7:51am0.3m

1:56pm2.1m

8:02pm0.2m

2:14am2.3m

8:32am0.1m

2:36pm2.1m

8:40pm0.1m

2:51am2.4m

9:10am0.0m

3:16pm2.2m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:08 am

Low tide - 0.55m

7:34 am

High tide - 1.76m

2:02 pm

Low tide - 0.55m

8:08 pm

High tide - 1.50m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Good

Components

Swell Direction11/25

Swell Size20/25

Swell Period25/25

Wind13/25

Raw Score69/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+3

💨 Gusty Wind-5

Adjusted Score67/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score67

🌊 Mostly in the tide window

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Spot Details

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSW (200°)
Direction range: 175° - 245°
Size range: 0.5m - 2m
Ideal size: 1.2m - 1.6m
Height multiplier: 0.95×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: ENE (70°)
Offshore range: 30° - 110°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: all
Optimal range: 0.3m - 1.6m

Water temp

28°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Gran Pacifica Resort area. Easy access.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Asuchillo?

The Asuchillo profile favors the recorded tide range, ideally between 0.3m and 1.6m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Asuchillo?

The Asuchillo profile uses wind from ENE (70°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 30° to 110°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Asuchillo?

The Asuchillo scoring profile favors swell from SSW (175° to 245°), a swell-height range of 0.5m to 2m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

When is the best time of year to surf Asuchillo?

The main season at Asuchillo is Apr-Nov. A secondary window runs Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Year-round consistency. Best at dawn before winds. S swell with E-ENE offshore.

How do I get to Asuchillo?

The spot profile lists MGA as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 60 minutes. Gran Pacifica Resort area. Easy access.

What kind of wave is Asuchillo?

Asuchillo is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 3/10.

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Nov

Secondary: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Year-round consistency. Best at dawn before winds. S swell with E-ENE offshore.

Getting There

Airport

MGA

Drive time

60 min

Data quality

verified

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