Playa Hermosa Nicaragua
Playa Hermosa is Nicaragua's best kept secret—a powerful beachbreak south of San Juan del Sur that features lots of peaks, long walls, and enough space to spread out even when it's pumping. The privately maintained access road keeps casual visitors away while delivering surfers to one of the longest beaches in the area. During swell season, Hermosa can get BIG, with double-overhead days that challenge even experienced surfers. The multiple peaks mean you can always find an uncrowded section, whether you want the heaviest barrel or a more forgiving wall.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (205°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 245°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.7m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Offshore range
- 0° - 90°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.8m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Private access road. Small fee. Worth it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Playa Hermosa Nicaragua?
Playa Hermosa Nicaragua works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.8m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Playa Hermosa Nicaragua?
Offshore wind at Playa Hermosa Nicaragua blows from the NE (45°). Anything in the 0° to 90° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Playa Hermosa Nicaragua?
Playa Hermosa Nicaragua wants SSW swell (180° to 245°) between 0.8m and 3.5m, with a period of 16s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Playa Hermosa Nicaragua?
The main season at Playa Hermosa Nicaragua is Apr-Oct. A secondary window runs Mar, Nov. Most consistent in region. Can get big during peak season.
How do I get to Playa Hermosa Nicaragua?
Fly into MGA, then allow about 140 minutes by road. Private access road. Small fee. Worth it.
What kind of wave is Playa Hermosa Nicaragua?
Playa Hermosa Nicaragua is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Mar, Nov
Most consistent in region. Can get big during peak season.
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