Playa Maderas surf forecast

San Juan del Sur · Rivas · Nicaragua

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The most popular surf beach north of San Juan del Sur: a sand-and-rock beach break with a main right and a left beside it, busy with shuttles and surf schools.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces SW

Level

beginner

Best swell

SW, S

Best wind

NE, E (offshore)

Best tide

mid to high tide

Season

April-October; offshore winds most of the year

Typical size

1-2 m

Crowd

high

Hazards

rocks; rips; crowds

Nearby spots

• Playa Remanso, San Juan del Sur
• Punta Manzanillo, Tola
• Playa Hermosa, San Juan del Sur
• Playa Gigante, Gigante
• Playa El Yanqui, San Juan del Sur
• Playa Amarilla, Tola

Questions

Is Playa Maderas good for beginners?

Yes, on small days: it is a beach break that suits beginners. Watch out for: rocks; rips. Take a lesson or surf near the lifeguards if you are new.

What swell, wind and tide work best at Playa Maderas?

SW, S swell, NE, E wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1-2 m.

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