Just drive to Playa Remandso, which is located south of San Juan Del Sur. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes by a car. Watch out in the rain season it gets slippery as hell...so take 4x4. When you've arrived at Playa Remandso you've got to climb over the little hill on the left side, takes about 15 minutes. On the hill top you'll hopefully see some swell lines down in the little bay. Enjoy the surf by your own or with some friends. this spot is always uncrowded.

Perfect Peak is a one spot take off area. How ever, it was consistent providing wave after wave on the incoming tide. No reason to fight over, just get in line and take the next wave.

The break itself is mostly a closeout beachbreak that is sheltered from most swell. There are good spots in the area that you can travel to.

Surfing Quizala
Quizala is a beach break that breaks both left and right. It is best from the Jan.-May season (like the rest of the country) when there is little or no rain and the wind howls offshore all day. It breaks pretty regularly at 3-5 feet and often at 6+ feet and on big swells up to 8-10 feet. The right breaks closer to the river mouth and is often at least 200-300 yards, making for a rippable long wave with only a few really hollow sections. The left can be just as long but only on big days, but nonetheless both lefts and rights are consistent here and it is a wicked good spot.

Puerto Sandino Surf Spot Guide, Nicaragua Puerto Sandino is home to one of Central America's most exceptional waves, a sand-bottomed left-hand point break that stretches over 300 meters down a river mouth. This world-class wave delivers long, hollow sections with a distinctly tropical character, offering the kind of extended rides that make surfers return year […]

Right in front of the Hotel Playa Roca. The point is only meters from the Bar/Restaurant.

I have heard of things taken from cars in the area, but park in a safe lot next to a restaurant closest to the break. This area is very isolated and generally only accessed by Surfs, so be smart when alone. Despite rumors, it is a safe and beautiful area.
The spot itself has many good sections..A frame, lefts and rights..and an outer reef that is about a 15 minute paddle from shore. It can get huge! Popoyo is the most consistent spot in Nicaragua. We also have offshores 300+ days a year!

While there we met up with Belize (Jose) by chance. He was helpful for a couple of surfers new to the area, and worth the money we gave him.

We also happened upon the Villa Ordonez in Pochomil Viejo, which I would highly recommend.

Consistent, sand bottom, beach break located approximately 15 minutes by car (slightly longer in the rainy season) from San Juan Del Sur. Maderas picks up both south and north swells and will hold up to double-overhead waves. Most days, it’s a playful wave, fast and racy with occasional barrel sections. Chances are you won’t fear for your life surfing here. The best tide is usually, mid-incoming, but high tide down to mid-outgoing also breaks well at times. It is rarely good at dead low. There are two main peaks at Maderas. The primary peak is a peeling right hander that breaks in the middle of the beach, in front of the north end of the parking area. The very next peak to the south comes the opposite direction and is usually a bit shorter and faster, but still a peeling left hander. At the very south end of the beach, in front of the rocks, there is another left peak that breaks on bigger swells. Most of the time it is a short and mushy wave but at times, has a barrel section. There are also more peaks to the North, but they are usually not quite as good as the main peaks and thus, not surfed as often -not a bad place to go if you want to avoid the crowd or if you are learning how to surf.

Maderas is arguably Nicaragua’s most crowded surf break (Popoyo is a close second). While it is still easy to get waves here, it is unlikely you will be surfing alone. On it’s most crowded day, expect to find approx. 30+ people in the water although more often, there will be less than 20. Since Maderas is usually a broad mix of beginners just learning to surf, locals and traveling surfers who are staying in San Juan Del Sur, the vibe is typically mello. Come to Maderas to get wet and have fun, not to fight for waves. As with most places in Nicaragua, you can beat the main crowds by surfing early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

really good place for learner - intermediate surfers - also really holds well when the waves get huge and other beach breaks are closing out. - nice atmosphere on the beach - little bar selling drinks and a shaded area!

Just drive to Playa Remandso, which is located south of San Juan Del Sur. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes by a car. Watch out in the rain season it gets slippery as hell...so take 4x4. When you've arrived at Playa Remandso you've got to climb over the little hill on the left side, takes about 15 minutes. On the hill top you'll hopefully see some swell lines down in the little bay. Enjoy the surf by your own or with some friends. this spot is always uncrowded.

Perfect Peak is a one spot take off area. How ever, it was consistent providing wave after wave on the incoming tide. No reason to fight over, just get in line and take the next wave.

The break itself is mostly a closeout beachbreak that is sheltered from most swell. There are good spots in the area that you can travel to.

Surfing Quizala
Quizala is a beach break that breaks both left and right. It is best from the Jan.-May season (like the rest of the country) when there is little or no rain and the wind howls offshore all day. It breaks pretty regularly at 3-5 feet and often at 6+ feet and on big swells up to 8-10 feet. The right breaks closer to the river mouth and is often at least 200-300 yards, making for a rippable long wave with only a few really hollow sections. The left can be just as long but only on big days, but nonetheless both lefts and rights are consistent here and it is a wicked good spot.

Puerto Sandino Surf Spot Guide, Nicaragua Puerto Sandino is home to one of Central America's most exceptional waves, a sand-bottomed left-hand point break that stretches over 300 meters down a river mouth. This world-class wave delivers long, hollow sections with a distinctly tropical character, offering the kind of extended rides that make surfers return year […]

Right in front of the Hotel Playa Roca. The point is only meters from the Bar/Restaurant.

I have heard of things taken from cars in the area, but park in a safe lot next to a restaurant closest to the break. This area is very isolated and generally only accessed by Surfs, so be smart when alone. Despite rumors, it is a safe and beautiful area.
The spot itself has many good sections..A frame, lefts and rights..and an outer reef that is about a 15 minute paddle from shore. It can get huge! Popoyo is the most consistent spot in Nicaragua. We also have offshores 300+ days a year!

While there we met up with Belize (Jose) by chance. He was helpful for a couple of surfers new to the area, and worth the money we gave him.

We also happened upon the Villa Ordonez in Pochomil Viejo, which I would highly recommend.

Consistent, sand bottom, beach break located approximately 15 minutes by car (slightly longer in the rainy season) from San Juan Del Sur. Maderas picks up both south and north swells and will hold up to double-overhead waves. Most days, it’s a playful wave, fast and racy with occasional barrel sections. Chances are you won’t fear for your life surfing here. The best tide is usually, mid-incoming, but high tide down to mid-outgoing also breaks well at times. It is rarely good at dead low. There are two main peaks at Maderas. The primary peak is a peeling right hander that breaks in the middle of the beach, in front of the north end of the parking area. The very next peak to the south comes the opposite direction and is usually a bit shorter and faster, but still a peeling left hander. At the very south end of the beach, in front of the rocks, there is another left peak that breaks on bigger swells. Most of the time it is a short and mushy wave but at times, has a barrel section. There are also more peaks to the North, but they are usually not quite as good as the main peaks and thus, not surfed as often -not a bad place to go if you want to avoid the crowd or if you are learning how to surf.

Maderas is arguably Nicaragua’s most crowded surf break (Popoyo is a close second). While it is still easy to get waves here, it is unlikely you will be surfing alone. On it’s most crowded day, expect to find approx. 30+ people in the water although more often, there will be less than 20. Since Maderas is usually a broad mix of beginners just learning to surf, locals and traveling surfers who are staying in San Juan Del Sur, the vibe is typically mello. Come to Maderas to get wet and have fun, not to fight for waves. As with most places in Nicaragua, you can beat the main crowds by surfing early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

really good place for learner - intermediate surfers - also really holds well when the waves get huge and other beach breaks are closing out. - nice atmosphere on the beach - little bar selling drinks and a shaded area!

Just drive to Playa Remandso, which is located south of San Juan Del Sur. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes by a car. Watch out in the rain season it gets slippery as hell...so take 4x4. When you've arrived at Playa Remandso you've got to climb over the little hill on the left side, takes about 15 minutes. On the hill top you'll hopefully see some swell lines down in the little bay. Enjoy the surf by your own or with some friends. this spot is always uncrowded.

Perfect Peak is a one spot take off area. How ever, it was consistent providing wave after wave on the incoming tide. No reason to fight over, just get in line and take the next wave.

The break itself is mostly a closeout beachbreak that is sheltered from most swell. There are good spots in the area that you can travel to.

Surfing Quizala
Quizala is a beach break that breaks both left and right. It is best from the Jan.-May season (like the rest of the country) when there is little or no rain and the wind howls offshore all day. It breaks pretty regularly at 3-5 feet and often at 6+ feet and on big swells up to 8-10 feet. The right breaks closer to the river mouth and is often at least 200-300 yards, making for a rippable long wave with only a few really hollow sections. The left can be just as long but only on big days, but nonetheless both lefts and rights are consistent here and it is a wicked good spot.

Puerto Sandino Surf Spot Guide, Nicaragua Puerto Sandino is home to one of Central America's most exceptional waves, a sand-bottomed left-hand point break that stretches over 300 meters down a river mouth. This world-class wave delivers long, hollow sections with a distinctly tropical character, offering the kind of extended rides that make surfers return year […]

Right in front of the Hotel Playa Roca. The point is only meters from the Bar/Restaurant.

I have heard of things taken from cars in the area, but park in a safe lot next to a restaurant closest to the break. This area is very isolated and generally only accessed by Surfs, so be smart when alone. Despite rumors, it is a safe and beautiful area.
The spot itself has many good sections..A frame, lefts and rights..and an outer reef that is about a 15 minute paddle from shore. It can get huge! Popoyo is the most consistent spot in Nicaragua. We also have offshores 300+ days a year!

While there we met up with Belize (Jose) by chance. He was helpful for a couple of surfers new to the area, and worth the money we gave him.

We also happened upon the Villa Ordonez in Pochomil Viejo, which I would highly recommend.

Consistent, sand bottom, beach break located approximately 15 minutes by car (slightly longer in the rainy season) from San Juan Del Sur. Maderas picks up both south and north swells and will hold up to double-overhead waves. Most days, it’s a playful wave, fast and racy with occasional barrel sections. Chances are you won’t fear for your life surfing here. The best tide is usually, mid-incoming, but high tide down to mid-outgoing also breaks well at times. It is rarely good at dead low. There are two main peaks at Maderas. The primary peak is a peeling right hander that breaks in the middle of the beach, in front of the north end of the parking area. The very next peak to the south comes the opposite direction and is usually a bit shorter and faster, but still a peeling left hander. At the very south end of the beach, in front of the rocks, there is another left peak that breaks on bigger swells. Most of the time it is a short and mushy wave but at times, has a barrel section. There are also more peaks to the North, but they are usually not quite as good as the main peaks and thus, not surfed as often -not a bad place to go if you want to avoid the crowd or if you are learning how to surf.

Maderas is arguably Nicaragua’s most crowded surf break (Popoyo is a close second). While it is still easy to get waves here, it is unlikely you will be surfing alone. On it’s most crowded day, expect to find approx. 30+ people in the water although more often, there will be less than 20. Since Maderas is usually a broad mix of beginners just learning to surf, locals and traveling surfers who are staying in San Juan Del Sur, the vibe is typically mello. Come to Maderas to get wet and have fun, not to fight for waves. As with most places in Nicaragua, you can beat the main crowds by surfing early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

really good place for learner - intermediate surfers - also really holds well when the waves get huge and other beach breaks are closing out. - nice atmosphere on the beach - little bar selling drinks and a shaded area!

Just drive to Playa Remandso, which is located south of San Juan Del Sur. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes by a car. Watch out in the rain season it gets slippery as hell...so take 4x4. When you've arrived at Playa Remandso you've got to climb over the little hill on the left side, takes about 15 minutes. On the hill top you'll hopefully see some swell lines down in the little bay. Enjoy the surf by your own or with some friends. this spot is always uncrowded.

Perfect Peak is a one spot take off area. How ever, it was consistent providing wave after wave on the incoming tide. No reason to fight over, just get in line and take the next wave.

The break itself is mostly a closeout beachbreak that is sheltered from most swell. There are good spots in the area that you can travel to.

Surfing Quizala
Quizala is a beach break that breaks both left and right. It is best from the Jan.-May season (like the rest of the country) when there is little or no rain and the wind howls offshore all day. It breaks pretty regularly at 3-5 feet and often at 6+ feet and on big swells up to 8-10 feet. The right breaks closer to the river mouth and is often at least 200-300 yards, making for a rippable long wave with only a few really hollow sections. The left can be just as long but only on big days, but nonetheless both lefts and rights are consistent here and it is a wicked good spot.

Puerto Sandino Surf Spot Guide, Nicaragua Puerto Sandino is home to one of Central America's most exceptional waves, a sand-bottomed left-hand point break that stretches over 300 meters down a river mouth. This world-class wave delivers long, hollow sections with a distinctly tropical character, offering the kind of extended rides that make surfers return year […]

Right in front of the Hotel Playa Roca. The point is only meters from the Bar/Restaurant.

I have heard of things taken from cars in the area, but park in a safe lot next to a restaurant closest to the break. This area is very isolated and generally only accessed by Surfs, so be smart when alone. Despite rumors, it is a safe and beautiful area.
The spot itself has many good sections..A frame, lefts and rights..and an outer reef that is about a 15 minute paddle from shore. It can get huge! Popoyo is the most consistent spot in Nicaragua. We also have offshores 300+ days a year!

While there we met up with Belize (Jose) by chance. He was helpful for a couple of surfers new to the area, and worth the money we gave him.

We also happened upon the Villa Ordonez in Pochomil Viejo, which I would highly recommend.

Consistent, sand bottom, beach break located approximately 15 minutes by car (slightly longer in the rainy season) from San Juan Del Sur. Maderas picks up both south and north swells and will hold up to double-overhead waves. Most days, it’s a playful wave, fast and racy with occasional barrel sections. Chances are you won’t fear for your life surfing here. The best tide is usually, mid-incoming, but high tide down to mid-outgoing also breaks well at times. It is rarely good at dead low. There are two main peaks at Maderas. The primary peak is a peeling right hander that breaks in the middle of the beach, in front of the north end of the parking area. The very next peak to the south comes the opposite direction and is usually a bit shorter and faster, but still a peeling left hander. At the very south end of the beach, in front of the rocks, there is another left peak that breaks on bigger swells. Most of the time it is a short and mushy wave but at times, has a barrel section. There are also more peaks to the North, but they are usually not quite as good as the main peaks and thus, not surfed as often -not a bad place to go if you want to avoid the crowd or if you are learning how to surf.

Maderas is arguably Nicaragua’s most crowded surf break (Popoyo is a close second). While it is still easy to get waves here, it is unlikely you will be surfing alone. On it’s most crowded day, expect to find approx. 30+ people in the water although more often, there will be less than 20. Since Maderas is usually a broad mix of beginners just learning to surf, locals and traveling surfers who are staying in San Juan Del Sur, the vibe is typically mello. Come to Maderas to get wet and have fun, not to fight for waves. As with most places in Nicaragua, you can beat the main crowds by surfing early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

really good place for learner - intermediate surfers - also really holds well when the waves get huge and other beach breaks are closing out. - nice atmosphere on the beach - little bar selling drinks and a shaded area!

Just drive to Playa Remandso, which is located south of San Juan Del Sur. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes by a car. Watch out in the rain season it gets slippery as hell...so take 4x4. When you've arrived at Playa Remandso you've got to climb over the little hill on the left side, takes about 15 minutes. On the hill top you'll hopefully see some swell lines down in the little bay. Enjoy the surf by your own or with some friends. this spot is always uncrowded.

Perfect Peak is a one spot take off area. How ever, it was consistent providing wave after wave on the incoming tide. No reason to fight over, just get in line and take the next wave.

The break itself is mostly a closeout beachbreak that is sheltered from most swell. There are good spots in the area that you can travel to.

Surfing Quizala
Quizala is a beach break that breaks both left and right. It is best from the Jan.-May season (like the rest of the country) when there is little or no rain and the wind howls offshore all day. It breaks pretty regularly at 3-5 feet and often at 6+ feet and on big swells up to 8-10 feet. The right breaks closer to the river mouth and is often at least 200-300 yards, making for a rippable long wave with only a few really hollow sections. The left can be just as long but only on big days, but nonetheless both lefts and rights are consistent here and it is a wicked good spot.

Puerto Sandino Surf Spot Guide, Nicaragua Puerto Sandino is home to one of Central America's most exceptional waves, a sand-bottomed left-hand point break that stretches over 300 meters down a river mouth. This world-class wave delivers long, hollow sections with a distinctly tropical character, offering the kind of extended rides that make surfers return year […]

Right in front of the Hotel Playa Roca. The point is only meters from the Bar/Restaurant.

I have heard of things taken from cars in the area, but park in a safe lot next to a restaurant closest to the break. This area is very isolated and generally only accessed by Surfs, so be smart when alone. Despite rumors, it is a safe and beautiful area.
The spot itself has many good sections..A frame, lefts and rights..and an outer reef that is about a 15 minute paddle from shore. It can get huge! Popoyo is the most consistent spot in Nicaragua. We also have offshores 300+ days a year!

While there we met up with Belize (Jose) by chance. He was helpful for a couple of surfers new to the area, and worth the money we gave him.

We also happened upon the Villa Ordonez in Pochomil Viejo, which I would highly recommend.

Consistent, sand bottom, beach break located approximately 15 minutes by car (slightly longer in the rainy season) from San Juan Del Sur. Maderas picks up both south and north swells and will hold up to double-overhead waves. Most days, it’s a playful wave, fast and racy with occasional barrel sections. Chances are you won’t fear for your life surfing here. The best tide is usually, mid-incoming, but high tide down to mid-outgoing also breaks well at times. It is rarely good at dead low. There are two main peaks at Maderas. The primary peak is a peeling right hander that breaks in the middle of the beach, in front of the north end of the parking area. The very next peak to the south comes the opposite direction and is usually a bit shorter and faster, but still a peeling left hander. At the very south end of the beach, in front of the rocks, there is another left peak that breaks on bigger swells. Most of the time it is a short and mushy wave but at times, has a barrel section. There are also more peaks to the North, but they are usually not quite as good as the main peaks and thus, not surfed as often -not a bad place to go if you want to avoid the crowd or if you are learning how to surf.

Maderas is arguably Nicaragua’s most crowded surf break (Popoyo is a close second). While it is still easy to get waves here, it is unlikely you will be surfing alone. On it’s most crowded day, expect to find approx. 30+ people in the water although more often, there will be less than 20. Since Maderas is usually a broad mix of beginners just learning to surf, locals and traveling surfers who are staying in San Juan Del Sur, the vibe is typically mello. Come to Maderas to get wet and have fun, not to fight for waves. As with most places in Nicaragua, you can beat the main crowds by surfing early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

really good place for learner - intermediate surfers - also really holds well when the waves get huge and other beach breaks are closing out. - nice atmosphere on the beach - little bar selling drinks and a shaded area!

Just drive to Playa Remandso, which is located south of San Juan Del Sur. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes by a car. Watch out in the rain season it gets slippery as hell...so take 4x4. When you've arrived at Playa Remandso you've got to climb over the little hill on the left side, takes about 15 minutes. On the hill top you'll hopefully see some swell lines down in the little bay. Enjoy the surf by your own or with some friends. this spot is always uncrowded.

Perfect Peak is a one spot take off area. How ever, it was consistent providing wave after wave on the incoming tide. No reason to fight over, just get in line and take the next wave.

The break itself is mostly a closeout beachbreak that is sheltered from most swell. There are good spots in the area that you can travel to.

Surfing Quizala
Quizala is a beach break that breaks both left and right. It is best from the Jan.-May season (like the rest of the country) when there is little or no rain and the wind howls offshore all day. It breaks pretty regularly at 3-5 feet and often at 6+ feet and on big swells up to 8-10 feet. The right breaks closer to the river mouth and is often at least 200-300 yards, making for a rippable long wave with only a few really hollow sections. The left can be just as long but only on big days, but nonetheless both lefts and rights are consistent here and it is a wicked good spot.

Puerto Sandino Surf Spot Guide, Nicaragua Puerto Sandino is home to one of Central America's most exceptional waves, a sand-bottomed left-hand point break that stretches over 300 meters down a river mouth. This world-class wave delivers long, hollow sections with a distinctly tropical character, offering the kind of extended rides that make surfers return year […]

Right in front of the Hotel Playa Roca. The point is only meters from the Bar/Restaurant.

I have heard of things taken from cars in the area, but park in a safe lot next to a restaurant closest to the break. This area is very isolated and generally only accessed by Surfs, so be smart when alone. Despite rumors, it is a safe and beautiful area.
The spot itself has many good sections..A frame, lefts and rights..and an outer reef that is about a 15 minute paddle from shore. It can get huge! Popoyo is the most consistent spot in Nicaragua. We also have offshores 300+ days a year!

While there we met up with Belize (Jose) by chance. He was helpful for a couple of surfers new to the area, and worth the money we gave him.

We also happened upon the Villa Ordonez in Pochomil Viejo, which I would highly recommend.

Consistent, sand bottom, beach break located approximately 15 minutes by car (slightly longer in the rainy season) from San Juan Del Sur. Maderas picks up both south and north swells and will hold up to double-overhead waves. Most days, it’s a playful wave, fast and racy with occasional barrel sections. Chances are you won’t fear for your life surfing here. The best tide is usually, mid-incoming, but high tide down to mid-outgoing also breaks well at times. It is rarely good at dead low. There are two main peaks at Maderas. The primary peak is a peeling right hander that breaks in the middle of the beach, in front of the north end of the parking area. The very next peak to the south comes the opposite direction and is usually a bit shorter and faster, but still a peeling left hander. At the very south end of the beach, in front of the rocks, there is another left peak that breaks on bigger swells. Most of the time it is a short and mushy wave but at times, has a barrel section. There are also more peaks to the North, but they are usually not quite as good as the main peaks and thus, not surfed as often -not a bad place to go if you want to avoid the crowd or if you are learning how to surf.

Maderas is arguably Nicaragua’s most crowded surf break (Popoyo is a close second). While it is still easy to get waves here, it is unlikely you will be surfing alone. On it’s most crowded day, expect to find approx. 30+ people in the water although more often, there will be less than 20. Since Maderas is usually a broad mix of beginners just learning to surf, locals and traveling surfers who are staying in San Juan Del Sur, the vibe is typically mello. Come to Maderas to get wet and have fun, not to fight for waves. As with most places in Nicaragua, you can beat the main crowds by surfing early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

really good place for learner - intermediate surfers - also really holds well when the waves get huge and other beach breaks are closing out. - nice atmosphere on the beach - little bar selling drinks and a shaded area!