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Level 5/10

Colorados

Tola, Nicaragua

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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

Today5

Poor

0.9mSSW@9s

23km/h

0.9m@9s

23km/h

Thu6

Poor

0.8mSSW@10s

25km/h

0.8m@10s

25km/h

Fri7

Fair

0.7mSSW@14s

29km/h

0.7m@14s

29km/h

Sat8

Fair

1.0mSW@14s

27km/h

1.0m@14s

27km/h

Sun9

Good

1.1mSSW@15s

28km/h

1.1m@15s

28km/h

Mon10

Fair

0.9mSW@14s

28km/h

0.9m@14s

28km/h

Tue11

Good

0.8mSW@15s

23km/h

0.8m@15s

23km/h

Wed12

Poor

0.6mSW@15s

23km/h

0.6m@15s

23km/h

Thu13

Fair

0.7mS@16s

23km/h

0.7m@16s

23km/h

Fri14

Good

1.1mSW@18s

25km/h

1.1m@18s

25km/h

Groomed 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 21 km/h · PM 19 km/h

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Groomed

Clean faces from offshore winds

Swell

0.9m

SSW(193°)

Score: 9/25

Period

Short period / windswell

Score: 2/25

Wind

23km/h

ENE(68°)

Score: 20/25

Weather

29°C

0.1mm75%

First light 5:02amSunrise 5:32amSunset 6:07pmLast light 6:37pm

Windswell0.6m@3sSecondary0.2mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 8:00–11:47am · droppingStrike window: 1:52–6:37pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.5–2.0m

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swell

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tidem

6:32am2.2m

12:49pm0.4m

6:50pm1.9m

12:50am0.4m

7:21am2.2m

1:40pm0.4m

7:45pm1.9m

1:45am0.4m

8:14am2.2m

2:43pm0.5m

8:45pm1.8m

2:47am0.5m

9:19am2.1m

3:55pm0.5m

9:58pm1.8m

4:03am0.5m

10:30am2.1m

5:03pm0.4m

5:14am0.4m

11:38am2.1m

6:06pm0.2m

6:21am0.3m

12:42pm2.2m

7:05pm0.1m

1:20am2.1m

7:22am0.2m

1:40pm2.4m

7:58pm0.1m

2:12am2.3m

8:19am0.1m

2:32pm2.5m

8:48pm0.0m

3:01am2.5m

9:10am0.1m

3:18pm2.5m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

6:32 am

High tide - 2.24m

12:49 pm

Low tide - 0.37m

6:50 pm

High tide - 1.94m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction9/25

Swell Size9/25

Swell Period2/25

Wind20/25

Raw Score40/100

Adjustments

✨ Wind History+6

🌊💨 Windswell-3

🌊 Tide+3

💨 Gusty Wind-5

📉 Undersized Swell-8

Adjusted Score33/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score33

✨ Groomed🌊 Mostly in the tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SW (225°)
Direction range: 200° - 270°
Size range: 0.8m - 3m
Ideal size: 2.3m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 16s+

Wind Requirements

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Colorados?

Colorados works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.5m and 2m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Colorados?

Offshore wind at Colorados blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 45° to 135° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Colorados?

Colorados wants SW swell (200° to 270°) between 0.8m and 3m, with a period of 16s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Colorados?

The main season at Colorados is Apr-Oct. Best in SW swell season. Boat access adds adventure.

How do I get to Colorados?

Fly into MGA, then allow about 0 minutes by road, plus a boat transfer (around $100 USD). Boat from Las Penitas. Resort access.

What kind of wave is Colorados?

Colorados is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Oct

Best in SW swell season. Boat access adds adventure.

Getting There

Airport

MGA

Drive time

0 min

Boat required

$100

Data quality

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