About this break
Nicaragua's signature reef break — consistent peaks with an outer reef that holds serious size. Popoyo is an intermediate-level A-frame reef break in Nicaragua, delivering high quality waves for improving surfers ready to progress. It is most consistent from March to October (south swells). Best on a mid-to-high tide. Breaks over shallow coral or rock reef — booties are recommended and mind the take-off zone. Surfers drawn to Popoyo can browse beachfront homes, villas and lots for sale around Nicaragua with International Surf Properties.
Spot Characteristics
- Location
- FV5Q+98 Popoyo, Nicaragua
- Type
- Reef break
- Wave Direction
- A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Wave Quality
- High quality
- Tides
- Best on a mid-to-high tide
- Consistency
- Consistent through the season
- Best Season
- March to October (south swells)
- Suitable For
- Intermediate
Considerations
Crowds: Moderate; can get busy in peak season
Breaks over shallow coral or rock reef — booties are recommended and mind the take-off zone.
Properties near Popoyo
FOR SALE$1,400,000
Popoyo Perfecto – Luxury Surf Villa
Popoyo, Nicaragua
2 bd · 2 ba · Villas
FOR SALE$599,000
Popoyo Surf Hotel & Restaurant
Popoyo, Nicaragua
0 bd · 0 ba · Hotels Surf Resorts & Camps
FOR SALE$555,000
Sunset Villas Beach Bungalows For Sale
Guasacate, Nicaragua
0 bd · 0 ba · Hotels Surf Resorts & Camps
FOR SALE$135,000
Playa Guasacate Beach Lot @ Popoyo
Guasacate, Nicaragua
0 bd · 0 ba · Lots & Land
FOR SALE$149,000
Casa Blanquita – Playa Guasacate Surf House
Guasacate, Nicaragua
3 bd · 2 ba · Villas
FOR SALE$230,000
Escondite Pacifico Hotel for Sale
Guasacate, Nicaragua
3 bd · 4 ba · Hotels Surf Resorts & Camps

