General
Nicaragua has recently been exposed as one of surfings ‘new frontiers’. The crowds which flock to existing surf destinations such as Costa Rica has pushed many to search in more and more remote locations and Nicaragua is worth it. Warm water, beautiful locations, uncrowded spots
and year round offshore are just some of the factors attracting more and more surfers. Nicaragua’s has recently opened up to western tourism however the infrastructure outside the major towns is poor. This can be a pain for searching but is one of the reasons many of the spots are still off the radar.
The Surf
Southern Nicaragua is still perhaps the only place in the world where virtually year-round off-shore winds and a wide swell window combine to produce consistently good waves - Spring, Summer, and Fall. We've got, a world class beach break minutes from our lodge, a great left
point break around the corner and a big left outer reef to test your courage (picture to the left). There are a handful of other spots within the area that we have a specialized knowledge of allowing for minimal crowds and maximum fun. We have spots for most skill levels and do our best to get you the kind of waves you want.
Nicaragua is exposed to pretty much all southern swells. This wide angle of swell window guarantees a lot of waves throughout much of the year. South swells are liable to show up at any time of year, but there is a considerable increase in the power and frequency of swells starting in April. This roughly corresponds to the wet season and the slackening of the offshore winds, which can at times make dropping into the wave face a bit tough. Southern swells particularly belt the coast with waves from May through October.
The Climate/surf season
The months of December through March are dry and windy. Beginning in May or June through October we get tropical squalls several times a week. In September or October the rains pick up a bit for a few weeks which is the warning that the wet season is nearly finished. The times that onshore winds are a real possibility are in early june, late september - october, and when there is significant storm activity (i.e. hurricanes) in the Caribbean

