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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

Today3

Good

1.8mSW@13s

8km/h

1.8m@13s

8km/h

Wed4

Firing

1.5mSW@14s

8km/h

1.5m@14s

8km/h

Thu5

Good

1.5mSSW@13s

8km/h

1.5m@13s

8km/h

Fri6

Firing

1.5mSW@13s

8km/h

1.5m@13s

8km/h

Sat7

Firing

1.2mSW@14s

5km/h

1.2m@14s

5km/h

Sun8

Firing

1.0mSSW@12s

4km/h

1.0m@12s

4km/h

Mon9

Firing

0.9mS@13s

7km/h

0.9m@13s

7km/h

Tue10

Good

0.9mSSW@12s

12km/h

0.9m@12s

12km/h

Wed11

Fair

0.8mS@11s

9km/h

0.8m@11s

9km/h

Thu12

Firing

0.8mSSW@14s

8km/h

0.8m@14s

8km/h

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 3 km/h · PM 11 km/h

Swell

1.8m

SW(215°)

Score: 19/25

Period

13s

Mid-period swell

Score: 23/25

Wind

8km/h

SSE(150°)

Score: 18/25

Weather

28°C

1.6mm91%

First light 5:09amSunrise 5:39amSunset 5:20pmLast light 5:50pm

Windswell

0.1m@1s

Secondary

0.1m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.8m @13s SW in window

Wind8 km/h SSE cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:09–7:15am · risingStrike window: 10:13am–5:50pm · through lowIdeal tide: 0.3–1.6m

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2m1.0

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swell

windkm/h

4g14

2g17

8g32

12g30

10g18

5g9

6g19

10g24

9g20

6g13

5g9

5g16

10g27

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7g12

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13g26

13g32

3g9

1g13

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10g25

10g18

2g24

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4g22

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10g21

8g11

10g22

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4g30

5g28

10g25

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11g41

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7g28

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3g32

9g23

11g27

11g29

4g31

4g30

tidem

2:33am0.4m

8:45am1.8m

3:01pm0.4m

9:26pm1.9m

3:48am0.4m

9:56am1.8m

4:11pm0.3m

4:55am0.3m

11:04am1.8m

5:10pm0.3m

5:54am0.2m

12:01pm1.8m

6:02pm0.2m

6:45am0.1m

12:54pm1.8m

6:51pm0.2m

1:05am2.1m

7:27am0.1m

1:37pm1.9m

7:37pm0.2m

1:46am2.2m

8:10am0.0m

2:16pm1.9m

8:17pm0.2m

2:27am2.1m

8:50am0.0m

2:56pm1.9m

8:56pm0.2m

3:05am2.1m

9:30am0.1m

3:35pm2.0m

9:35pm0.3m

3:42am2.1m

10:06am0.1m

4:11pm1.9m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

2:33 am

Low · 0.39m

8:45 am

High · 1.81m

3:01 pm

Low · 0.36m

9:26 pm

High · 1.90m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Good

Components

Swell Direction15/25

Swell Size19/25

Swell Period23/25

Wind18/25

Raw Score75/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+3

💨 Gusty Wind-5

Adjusted Score73/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score73

🌊 Mostly in the tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Swell1.8m @13s SW in window

Wind8 km/h SSE cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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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 kind of wave is Asuchillo?

Asuchillo is a beach break in León, Nicaragua, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Asuchillo?

Asuchillo picks up swell from the S round to the WSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSW. It starts working at around 0.5m and handles up to about 2m, with the sweet spot around 1.2 to 1.6m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Asuchillo?

An ENE wind is dead offshore at Asuchillo, and anything from the NNE round to the ESE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 5am to 9am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Asuchillo?

Asuchillo has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.3m to 1.6m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Asuchillo?

The most reliable run of swell at Asuchillo comes Apr to Nov. There's a second window in Dec to Mar too. Year-round consistency. Best at dawn before winds. S swell with E-ENE offshore.

How cold is the water at Asuchillo?

The water at Asuchillo averages around 28°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Asuchillo good for beginners?

Yes, it's one of the friendlier waves around, rated 3/10 for difficulty. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Sandy bottom. Very safe. Two rivers shape excellent sandbars.

How do I get to Asuchillo?

The nearest airport on our list is MGA, then it's roughly a one-hour drive. Gran Pacifica Resort area. Easy access.

What other surf spots are near Asuchillo?

The closest breaks we track are Pipes (2.7 km), Miramar Point (2.9 km) and El Transito (16 km), handy when Asuchillo isn't working. We track 7 spots around León in total.

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

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