Surf spot

Playa Remanso

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

Country: Nicaragua
Coordinates: 11.2208, -85.8487

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Wave period (s)	11.8	12	10.7	10.7	10.8	10.8	11.2	10.8	10.5	10.8	10.6	10.5	10.3	10.3	10	9.9	9.4	9.6	9.7	9.6	10.1	10.3	10	9.2	8.3	8.2	8.8	9.1	9	7.3	9.4	9.9	13.7	14.3	14	13.9	13.8	13.7	13.5	13.2	12.4	12.1	12.1	12.3	11.8	11.8	11.6	11.9	11.8	11.8	11.6	11.5	11.4	11.3	11.2	11.1
Wave energy (kJ)	214	194	145	147	142	149	145	143	134	120	135	127	117	110	104	102	97	95	86	79	78	72	67	56	47	42	35	35	34	25	44	54	117	139	161	168	167	184	189	189	189	187	178	183	171	168	164	164	162	151	147	137	136	131	129	120
Wind speed (km/h)	21.3	18.2	22.2	23.5	24.3	24.5	21.8	21.7	19.7	17.5	18.2	21.6	23.2	24.3	22.9	22.3	18.2	17.4	20.9	21.4	23.1	26.1	29.7	25.4	23.9	22.7	19.8	20.2	23.3	22.5	19.1	23.2	16.9	17.3	22.2	26.1	25.3	21.1	18.2	20.1	18.8	18.1	19.2	24.8	22.8	21.2	21.4	14.8	13.2	8.7	9.7	13	15.6	8.7	4.3	1.6
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Playa Remanso is a popular surf beach on Nicaragua’s Pacific coast, just south of San Juan del Sur. It’s known for being one of the more user-friendly surf spots in the area, with a wide sandy bay and fairly consistent waves that work well for beginners and intermediate surfers.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly a beach break, sometimes with small peaks along the bay
Best for: Beginners to intermediates, surf lessons, relaxed sessions
Wave quality: Can be fun and playful; not usually as powerful or technical as some nearby breaks
Crowds: Can get busy, especially on weekends and during peak travel times
Atmosphere: Laid-back, with a casual surf-beach vibe

Conditions

Works best with certain swells and tide combinations, so conditions can vary a lot from day to day.
The sandy bottom makes it more forgiving than reef or rock breaks.
Because it’s exposed and can get strong currents or shorebreak depending on the swell, it’s still worth checking conditions before paddling out.

Nearby appeal

Playa Remanso is often visited because it’s close to San Juan del Sur, making it easy to access for day trips, surf camps, and beginner lessons. It’s also a good place to warm up before trying more challenging breaks in the region.