Surf spot

Miramar

Forecast conditions and map view for Miramar in Nicaragua. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Nicaragua
Coordinates: 12.1687, -86.7645

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Wave period (s)	10.4	10.4	10.6	10.9	10.7	11.1	11.4	10.7	9.2	9.9	9.4	9.1	10.7	11.6	13.1	13.9	14.1	14.6	14.6	14.7	14.6	14.6	14.3	14.2	14.1	13.9	13.7	13.5	13.3	13.2	12.8	12.7	12.5	12.3	12	11.5	11.3	11.2	11.3	11.3	11.1	10.9	10.9	10.8	10.8	10.6	10.5	10.4	10.4	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.2	10.1
Wave energy (kJ)	95	95	92	86	76	66	70	53	39	41	31	29	52	67	86	104	125	143	164	176	186	207	212	208	218	223	228	222	217	221	210	205	200	194	184	178	162	151	134	132	128	118	116	109	102	91	90	84	83	82	77	71	71	67	65	59
Wind speed (km/h)	17.2	18.7	21.3	24.2	25.5	27.1	22.5	22.6	20.4	18.4	15	21.6	19.7	23.1	23.6	21.5	11.4	8.6	10.4	21.7	10.8	10.4	15.4	18.7	16.4	16.5	13.2	22.2	21.3	26.2	18.8	25.8	19.4	13.5	12.4	15.5	10.2	8.5	9.5	5.1	6.8	6.9	6.8	3.2	17.3	13.8	10.1	3.3	4.6	6.6	5.4	3.4	12.8	16.5	8	7.1
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Miramar, Nicaragua is a powerful, less-crowded Pacific surf spot known for its heavy beach break and volcanic-sand coastline. It’s not the kind of wave for beginners—Miramar can produce strong, hollow, fast waves that are best suited to intermediate to advanced surfers comfortable with punchy surf and shifting conditions.

What to expect

Wave type: Mostly beach break, with sections that can get steep and barreling
Power: Strong and energetic, especially when the swell lines up
Consistency: Can be very good with the right swell, but conditions can be finicky
Crowds: Usually lighter than Nicaragua’s more famous breaks, depending on access and season

Conditions

Miramar tends to work best with a solid Pacific swell and favorable wind. Like many Nicaraguan breaks, offshore winds can help shape clean, surfable waves, while onshore winds can make it messy quickly.

Who it’s for

Intermediate surfers looking to step up
Advanced surfers chasing powerful beach-break waves
Surfers who like a quieter, more raw setup than tourist-heavy breaks

Vibe

The area around Miramar has a more laid-back, rustic Nicaraguan surf feel, with volcanic landscapes and a remote beach atmosphere. It’s a good choice if you want a less polished, more adventurous surf experience.