Tola · Rivas · Nicaragua
Left point over reef and rock south of Gigante, uncrowded even on good days; best around mid tide on a rising swell.
For intermediate surfers the best months are June: in June about 22 days have rideable waves and 7 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in May to June, September. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: June. Local guides: April-October; offshore winds most of the year.
Water 25 °C in February to 29 °C in May: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.9 m | 26 °C |
| Feb | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.7 m | 25 °C |
| Mar | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0.9 m | 26 °C |
| Apr | 11 | 1 | 12 | 0.9 m | 28 °C |
| May | 15 | 3 | 17 | 0.9 m | 29 °C |
| Jun | 22 | 7 | 20 | 1.0 m | 29 °C |
| Jul | 12 | 2 | 14 | 0.9 m | 28 °C |
| Aug | 12 | 2 | 13 | 0.9 m | 29 °C |
| Sep | 14 | 2 | 16 | 0.8 m | 29 °C |
| Oct | 10 | 4 | 10 | 0.9 m | 29 °C |
| Nov | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0.8 m | 28 °C |
| Dec | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.7 m | 27 °C |
Days per month, typical of the last three years of wave and wind model data, rated with the same scale as the forecast. Not a forecast: some years are better than others.
For intermediate surfers June; in June about 22 days a month have rideable waves and 7 are good or better. For beginners May to June, September. Local guides say: April-October; offshore winds most of the year.
The sea ranges from about 25 °C in February to 29 °C in May. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.
It is best for intermediate surfers (rocks; rips).
SW, S swell, NE wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 1-2.5 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Punta Manzanillo are in the Surf Spoting app.