Playa Maderas
South · Nicaragua
Beach break with a reefgood for all levels — from beginner to advancedboard rental nearby
Consistent peak with rights and lefts, many schools. The lake offshore (E/NE) blows most of the year.
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 | all levels — from beginner to advanced |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | 11.303, -85.899 |
FAQ
Is Playa Maderas good for beginners?
Yes, Playa Maderas 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 Playa Maderas 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-maderas. 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 Remanso — surf spot, beginners
- Playa Hermosa — Long beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Playa Yankee — Beach break with a reef, intermediates and advanced surfers