Beach

both

Level 5/10

Colorados

Leon, Nicaragua

🏝️Remote🦈Sharks

Colorados is Nicaragua's answer to boat-access exclusivity—a perfect beachbreak on a remote island that's only accessible via boat from Las Penitas. The resort setup keeps crowds to a minimum while delivering pristine A-frame peaks in warm Pacific water. When SW swells pulse in, the sandbars light up with hollow, punchy waves that rival anything in Central America. Bull sharks patrol these waters, adding an edge to the adventure. Remote perfection.

10-Day Forecast

Today

Fair

1.4mSW

@13s

12km/h

Wed

Fair

1.4mSSW

@13s

7km/h

Thu

Fair

1.5mSSW

@15s

8km/h

Fri

Fair

1.5mSSW

@15s

11km/h

Sat

Poor

1.5mSSW

@14s

10km/h

Sun

Poor

1.5mSSW

@14s

12km/h

Mon

Poor

1.4mSSW

@14s

10km/h

Tue

Fair

1.4mSSW

@13s

16km/h

Wed

Fair

1.5mSSW

@14s

7km/h

Today

Tue, Jan 20

1.4m @ 13s SW

12 km/h E

Wed

Wed, Jan 21

1.4m @ 13s SSW

7 km/h SSE

Thu

Thu, Jan 22

1.5m @ 15s SSW

8 km/h SSE

Fri

Fri, Jan 23

1.5m @ 15s SSW

11 km/h S

Sat

Sat, Jan 24

1.5m @ 14s SSW

10 km/h S

Sun

Sun, Jan 25

1.5m @ 14s SSW

12 km/h SSW

Mon

Mon, Jan 26

1.4m @ 14s SSW

10 km/h SSW

Tue

Tue, Jan 27

1.4m @ 13s SSW

16 km/h ENE

Wed

Wed, Jan 28

1.5m @ 14s SSW

7 km/h SE

Today's Conditions

Swell

1.4m

SW(217°)

Score: 14/25

Period

13s

Medium period swell

Score: 16/25

Wind

12km/h

E(80°)

Score: 18/25

Weather

30°C

0.0mm32%

Windswell Component

0.3mE@2s

Secondary Swell

0.4mWSW

Forecast Confidence

100%

Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather

Best Session

morning

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Swell Direction

15/25

How well swell angle matches the spot

Swell Size

14/25

Wave height in the ideal range

Swell Period

16/25

Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.

Wind

18/25

Offshore/glassy conditions

Total Score63/100

Location & Conditions

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Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SW (225°)
Direction range: 200° - 270°
Size range: 0.8m - 3m
Ideal period: 16s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: E (90°)
Offshore range: 45° - 135°
Best window: morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: all
Optimal range: 0.5m - 2m

Water temp

28°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Boat from Las Penitas. Resort access.

Getting There

Airport

MGA

Drive time

0 min

Boat required

$100

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Oct

Best in SW swell season. Boat access adds adventure.

Data Quality

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