Asuchillo
Asuchillo is Nicaragua's most consistent beachbreak—a world-class wave that hosted the 2024 ALAS Pro Tour and delivers reliable surf nearly year-round. Two rivers flow into the ocean here, carving out perfect sand plateaus that shape excellent waves. The spot sits just north of the main Lake Nicaragua wind corridor, so dawn sessions before the winds pick up are essential. When a south swell combines with offshore ENE winds, Asuchillo produces the kind of friendly, well-formed waves that work for everyone from beginners to pros looking for a fun session.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
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Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Direction range
- 175° - 245°
- Size range
- 0.5m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.95×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ENE (70°)
- Offshore range
- 30° - 110°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.6m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Gran Pacifica Resort area. Easy access.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Nov
Secondary: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Year-round consistency. Best at dawn before winds. S swell with E-ENE offshore.
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