Point
left
Level 5/10

Lance's Left

Rivas, Nicaragua
🪨Rocks

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.

10-Day Forecast
Today
21
77
Good
1.4m
@13s
20km/h
Mon
22
75
Good
1.4m
@12s
20km/h
Tue
23
81
Firing
1.3m
@15s
26km/h
Wed
24
68
Good
1.3m
@14s
28km/h
Thu
25
71
Good
1.2m
@14s
24km/h
Fri
26
69
Good
1.2m
@14s
24km/h
Sat
27
73
Good
1.2m
@14s
22km/h
Sun
28
74
Good
1.2m
@14s
24km/h
Mon
29
63
Fair
0.9m
@13s
22km/h
Tue
30
43
Poor
0.7m
@13s
24km/h

Today's Conditions

Find Flights
Groomed
Clean faces from offshore winds
Swell
1.4m
SW(221°)
Score: 12/25
Period
13s
Medium period swell
Score: 8/25
Wind
20km/h
ENE(65°)
Score: 22/25
Weather
29°C
0.2mm66%
Windswell Component
0.4mE@2s
Secondary Swell
0.1mSE
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
morning
AM: 17 km/h NE|PM: 19 km/h ENE
Lighter winds early (17 km/h)
Tide at 7am (1.5m)

Location & Conditions

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Tide Times

12:45 am
Low tide - -0.57m
7:09 am
High tide - 1.54m
1:19 pm
Low tide - -0.31m
7:24 pm
High tide - 1.36m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

77
Good
Components
Swell Direction24/25
Swell Size12/25
Swell Period8/25
Wind22/25
Raw Score66/100
Adjustments
Wind History+6
🌊 Tide+5
Adjusted Score77/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score77
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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°

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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