Southern Nicaragua SURF SPOTS

Surf Breaks

  • Ocean wave breaking near the shore with surfers and sandy beach in the foreground.

    Playa Colorado

    Consistent beach break with frequent barrels

    Offshore split-peak barrels on the best days

    Great for intermediate to advanced surfers, with waves year-round

  • Surfers in ocean near rocky cliff, riding and paddling towards waves.

    Manzanillo

    left-point break with long lefts hugging cliffs

    Best surfed around mid-tide, offers a magical surf experience

  • Ocean wave breaking near the shore with clear blue sky.

    Panga Drops

    Split peaks breaking over a rocky reef

    Requires more paddling on bigger days, perfect for experienced surfers

    Reliable year-round swell

  • Surfer riding a wave on a sandy beach with cliffside view

    Rancho Santana

    Quality left-wedge break with excellent barrels

    Fun beach break that stretches for a couple of hundred yards

  • Surfer riding a wave near a rocky cliff.

    Beginners Bay

    Perfect for novice surfers, offering gentle, slow waves

    Shallow reef with a sandy bottom, forgiving for beginners

    Uncrowded and relaxed environment, ideal for building confidence and learning


  • Ocean waves with surfer and clear sky

    Popoyo

    Well-known split-peak reef break with long, barreling faces

    Best with a medium tide to unlock its full potential

  • Surfer riding a barreling wave in the ocean

    Astillero Rivermouth

    Consistent, fun right-hand beach break

    Ideal for intermediate surfers, with great barrels

  • Ocean waves with surfers paddling in the water, blue sky

    Playgrounds

    Cobblestone setup, often compared to Lowers or Trestles

    Split-peak ramps and barrels, ideal for advanced surfers looking for variety