Playa Yankee
South · Nicaragua
Beach break with a reefgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Powerful peaks over sand and rocks, better on a medium swell. Best wind — E/NE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break with a reef |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | 11.193, -85.848 |
FAQ
Is Playa Yankee good for beginners?
Playa Yankee is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Playa Yankee today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#nicaragua-south/el-yankee. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — South
- Playa Santana — Beach break with a reef, intermediates
- Popoyo — Reef break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Playa Colorado — Powerful beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Playa Gigante — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Playa Maderas — Beach break with a reef, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Playa Remanso — surf spot, beginners
- Playa Hermosa — Long beach break, beginners and intermediates