Nicaragua
Chinandega · Pacific Ocean

Playa Jiquelite

Long quiet Pacific surf beach in north-west Nicaragua.

Very warm water with a moderate swell and a light breeze — good swimming conditions.

Sea temperature now
30.5°Ctropical
Good
Updated just now · Source: Open-Meteo Marine
Air temperature
27.1°C
Wave height
1.2 m
Wind
13.4 km/h
UV index
0.0 UV index

Location

Playa Jiquelite on the map, with nearby beaches and live sea temperatures.

7-day forecast

Water, air, waves, wind and UV outlook for the week ahead.

Wetsuit recommendation

No wetsuit

At 30.5°C the water is warm enough to swim and surf in just a swimsuit or boardshorts.

Surf & watersports
Tropical-feel conditions. Most swimmers stay comfortable for an hour or more without thermal protection. UV exposure is the bigger risk — sunscreen and a rash vest are worth packing.
Open-water swimming
Open-water swims of 60+ minutes feel comfortable with no neoprene.

Recommendation tuned for Playa Jiquelite's current water temperature. Individual tolerance, wind chill, and session length all matter — when in doubt, size up.

Quick answer

Can I swim at Playa Jiquelite today?

The sea is currently 30.5°C — good swimming conditions. Most swimmers will find it pleasant.

Key takeaways
  • • Located in Chinandega, Nicaragua (Pacific Ocean).
  • Best suited to confident swimmers and watersports.
  • • Live data refreshed hourly from Open-Meteo Marine.

Monthly sea temperature averages

Tap any month to see what to expect — based on regional climatology.

20°C23°C· Current month outlined· “Best” = within 2°C of the annual peak

Year-round sea temperature

Best swim months: Jan – Feb – Mar – Apr – May – Jun – Jul – Aug – Sep – Oct – Nov – Dec

MonthSeaComfort
Jan20°CPleasant
Feb20°CPleasant
Mar20°CPleasant
Apr20°CPleasant
May21°CPleasant
Jun22°CWarm
Jul23°CWarm
Aug23°CWarm
Sep23°CWarm
Oct22°CWarm
Nov21°CPleasant
Dec20°CPleasant

Nearby beaches

The closest coastline, with live water temperatures.