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Rivas, Nicaragua

Playa Gigante

Intermediate Beach break Sand bottom Peels both 0.7–3 m Any tide

A fishing village turned surf town with a punchy beachbreak (Amarillo) and the famous Playa Colorado next door. Fast, wedging peaks on southwest swell and one of Nicaragua's liveliest surf scenes.

Hazards

RipStrong Current

Conditions

Best swell
SW, SSW, S
Best wind
E, NE
Season
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Wave size
0.7–3 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
11.4160, -86.1600

Facilities

ParkingToiletsCafeSurf SchoolBoard Rental

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