Nicaragua, one of the few surfing locations in Latin America to enjoy ideal surfing conditions virtually year round!

Surfers have greatly benefited from the dramatic Nicaraguan topography and volcanic geography, which yield beautiful beaches and challenging breaks during all seasons. 

Nicaragua, known as the “Land of Lakes and Volcanoes,” is home to more than seven active volcanoes, which over the years have provided the southern Pacific beaches with dramatic rock cliffs, numerous coves, velvety sand, and numerous reef breaks.

Offshore Winds Nearly All Year!
Nicaragua is also home to Lake Nicaragua, “La Mar Dulce,” the largest tropical lake on the American continent. Nicaragua’s unique shape, combined with this large inland lake, create ideal conditions allowing for a smooth passage of the northeast tradewinds blowing across Nicaragua from the Caribbean.
This results in consistent off-shore winds nearly year round along the South Pacific Coast, making conditions ideal for consistent surf.

The Seasons
Nicaragua enjoys a variety of surf year round, ranging from consistent to world-class, with two very distinct seasons:

• Invierno, or the “green season,” takes place between May and October. During the green season, the river mouths open up and create numerous beach breaks, as the reef breaks come alive with consistent larger south swells. While Nicaragua can receive southern swells throughout the year, the power and frequency of the swells tends to increase at the beginning of the green season.

• Verano, or the “dry season,” lasts from November until April. During the dry season, the surf is generally mellower, usually averaging chest-high with larger swells starting to come in from the south just at the end of the season in April. The offshore winds tend to be heavier during this season, causing the water temperature to drop a bit, so it is good to have on hand a long-sleeve wetsuit top.

The air temperature is warm year round, making for a tropical adventure in an endless summer.

Please refer to our gallery to see more photos of surfing in Nicaragua.

Advance reservations are necessary to ensure availability.