Point
left
Level 5/10

Lance's Left

Rivas, Nicaragua
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Lance's Left is the Emerald Coast's most accessible long left—a point break that provides 200+ yard rides on bigger swells and welcomes surfers of all skill levels. Unlike the heavy reef breaks nearby, Lance's is more forgiving and less barrel-prone, making it ideal for longboarders and intermediate surfers wanting to work on their rail game. The wave peels consistently down the point, offering multiple sections and plenty of time to set up turns. This is where you come when you want length over intensity, making it a perfect counterpoint to the region's heavier options.

3-Day Forecast
Today
15
84
Firing
1.2m
@17s
28km/h
Mon
16
64
Fair
1.4m
@16s
16km/h
Tue
17
73
Good
1.2m
@15s
17km/h
+7
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Today's Conditions

Groomed
Clean faces from offshore winds
Swell
1.2m
SSW(213°)
Score: 11/25
Period
17s
Long period groundswell
Score: 25/25
Wind
28km/h
ENE(78°)
Score: 25/25
Weather
30°C
0.0mm15%
Windswell Component
0.6mE@3s
Secondary Swell
0.8mSSW
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
afternoon

Location & Conditions

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Tide Times

5:34 am
Low tide - -0.40m
11:53 am
High tide - 0.72m
5:51 pm
Low tide - -0.26m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

84
Firing
Components
Swell Direction20/25
Swell Size11/25
Swell Period25/25
Wind25/25
Raw Score81/100
Adjustments
Wind History+6
🌊💨 Windswell-3
Adjusted Score84/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score84
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Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SW (220°)
Direction range
195° - 265°
Size range
0.8m - 3m
Ideal size
2.3m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
16s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
ENE (60°)
Offshore range
20° - 100°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid
Optimal range
0.4m - 1.8m

Water temp

28°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

4/10

Access: Part of Emerald Coast. Near Popoyo area.

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Oct

Secondary: Mar, Nov

Consistent left point. Good for all season.

Getting There

Airport
MGA
Drive time
118 min
Data quality
verified

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