At the beginning of the third week of April, the Central American and Caribbean Digital Newspaper dedicated an article to Nicaraguan beaches.
Under the headline “Nicaragua conquers international surfers with its waves,” the media outlet offers a description of what it considers to be the five best beaches in the country.
Get to know them!
Puerto Sandino
Without a doubt one of the best and longest waves in Nicaragua. Located near the road to the city of Leon, this sandbank is the creator of waves of 300 to 500 meters.
It is excellent for tubing and is formed by medium to large swells. It only works at low tide. It can only be reached by a 15-minute boat ride.
On the beaches of Miramar, the good winds create five types of waves allowing point breaks, beach breaks and slabs.
Popoyo Beach
has the most famous and consistent waves in Nicaragua. It can be surfed at all tides. This “A” shaped wave creates big walls from right to left with occasional barrels.
Paddling further out to sea, or by boat, you can reach the outer reef of Popoyo which is a real challenge. It is without a doubt one of the heaviest waves in Central America. This one works best with big swells.
Located in the municipality of Tola, department of Rivas, this beach is recommended only for professionals and kamikazes. The shallow reefs should be taken into account. The wind blows towards the sea more than 300 days a year.
Colorado Beach
There are two famous waves on this beach. The Colorado River wave is formed at the mouth of an estuary, it throws perfect barrels on rights and lefts. It is without a doubt one of the best waves in Tola. This beach is located in the private tourist development “Iguana”, in the department of Rivas.
The other wave is Panga Drops. This heavy wave is shaped like a horseshoe and manages to maximize the size of any incoming swell. It is known for its fast starts, huge walls and occasional barrels. It works best with medium boards and during low tide.
Aserradores Beach
In the municipality of El Viejo, northeast of ChinandegaThis beach is different because of its black sand and volcanic sediments.
The wave is known as “The Boom”, is popular for its high peaks and hollow shape. A short boat ride also takes you to an island with two more breaks that guarantee optimal surfing conditions.
San Diego Beach
It is located in the Gran Pacífica tourist development, in Villa El Carmen, Managua department. It is one of the most preferred waves by professional surfers.
Its rocky and coral surface makes for a solid, fast, consistent left wave that is easy to tube. It surfs well in medium to large swells and works best at high tide.
