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.
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Spot Details
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- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Asuchillo?
Asuchillo works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.6m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Asuchillo?
Offshore wind at Asuchillo blows from the ENE (70°). Anything in the 30° to 110° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Asuchillo?
Asuchillo wants SSW swell (175° to 245°) between 0.5m and 2m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Asuchillo?
The main season at Asuchillo is Apr-Nov. A secondary window runs Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Year-round consistency. Best at dawn before winds. S swell with E-ENE offshore.
How do I get to Asuchillo?
Fly into MGA, then allow about 60 minutes by road. Gran Pacifica Resort area. Easy access.
What kind of wave is Asuchillo?
Asuchillo is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 3/10.
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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