Rivas, Nicaragua
Popoyo
Also known as Playa Popoyo
Intermediate
Reef break
Rock bottom
Peels right
0.6–3.5 m
Mid tide
Nicaragua's premier surf destination, offering a variety of world-class breaks within a small area. The main reef break produces powerful rights over a shallow rock bottom. Known for its consistency, warm water, and uncrowded lineups compared to Costa Rica. The area has developed significantly but retains a raw, frontier feel that attracts adventurous surfers.
Hazards
RocksUrchinsShallow
Conditions
- Best swell
- SW, S
- Best wind
- E, NE
- Season
- Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- Wave size
- 0.6–3.5 m
- Wave quality
- Consistency
- Crowd
- Coordinates
- 11.4894, -86.0583
Facilities
ParkingCafe