Playa Colorado
South · Nicaragua
Powerful beach breakgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Fast barrelling waves, private access through the resort. Best wind — E/NE (offshore almost year-round).
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 | Powerful beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | 11.415, -86.055 |
FAQ
Is Playa Colorado good for beginners?
Playa Colorado 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 Colorado 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/playa-colorado. 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 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
- Playa Yankee — Beach break with a reef, intermediates and advanced surfers