Las Peñitas
North · Nicaragua
Beach breakgood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
Soft peaks by the village of hostels and schools. 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 |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | 12.362, -87.007 |
FAQ
Is Las Peñitas good for beginners?
Yes, Las Peñitas works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Las Peñitas 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-north/las-penitas. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — North
- Jiquilillo — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- The Boom (Aposentillo) — surf spot, advanced surfers
- Poneloya — Beach break, intermediates
- Puerto Sandino — Point, left-hander, intermediates and advanced surfers