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World Class Surf Breaks

There are a ton of surf spots in Popoyo, Nicaragua and surrounding areas.... All surf breaks in the area are accessible by boat and/or vehicle.  These are just the well know breaks. We don't want to list all the surf breaks because we want to leave you with the exploration and feeling of stoke finding your own waves.  Paddle out and get some of the best waves of your life!
Playgrounds
Waves:Beach break with mostly lefts with some short rights
Bottom: Cobble stone bottom with sharp barnacles
Access: Boat or stay at Playgrounds surf camp

​Playgrounds is a fun and playful wave hence the name.  





Lance's Left
Waves: Left point break
Bottom: Rock reef with some urchins 
Access: Boat or walk around the point at low tide

​Lances is more a of mellow wave flatter wave, between the swell is on it can stand up on the outside with rides up to 500 yards. Don't leave any valuables on the beach. Not even your sandals, they will disappear.

Popoyo
Waves: Point break
Bottom: Rock reef
Access: Walk, boat or drive

​The most popular break in the area and the most crowed.  The break has a channel on both sides of the wave for an easy paddle.  It can hold large swells and close paddle if you want to charge outer reef.

Playa Santana
Waves: Beach break with a refracting wedge left
Bottom: Sand beach break with some flat rocks
Access: Boat, walk or drive

​Typically 3 peaks that are A Frames and created by the water refracting off the rocks in front on the Rancho Santa resort.
Surf Rancho Santana Nicaragua

Surf Panga Drops Nicaragua
Panga Drops
Waves: Reef break
Bottom: Rock reef 
Access: Boat or walk 

​Located on the south end of the beach in a private gated community named Hacienda Iguana and accessible from Rancho Santana.  

Playa Colorado
Waves: Hollow beach break with a great right and lefts
Bottom: Sand with sting rays 
Access: Boat, walk from Gigante or stay in Hacienda Iguana

​Located in a private gated community named Hacienda Iguana.

Manzanillo
Waves: Left point break
Bottom: Rock reef with some urchins 
Access: Boat or stay at Guacalito de la Isla

​Located in the only 5 star resort of Guacalito de la Isla
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