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Playa Santana

Rivas, Nicaragua

Rivas

Nicaragua

Skill Level

intermediate, advanced

The Break

Also known as Santana and sometimes referred to as Playa Jiquelite. Playa Santana is a powerful and barreling, short to normal beach break that goes left and right. Playa Santana Beach also has beginner-friendly breaks. Shortboards and funboards work well here. Consistency is year-round with mainly summer swells.

Current Surf Report

Surf Height
2 - 3 ft
Swells
SW
Wind
18 mph
Weather
79°f

Magicseaweed

Last updated: 19 hours ago

General Details

Skill Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Consistency
Year round, Mainly summer swells
Wave Length
Short, Normal
Wave Direction
Left, Right
Board Type
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard
Type of Break
Beach
Swell directions
SW
Best wind directions
E, NE
Crowd levels / week
Few
Crowd levels / weekend
Few to Crowded
Seabed
Sand, Rocks
Best tides
Mid, High, Rising
Power
Powerful, Barreling
Access By
Public Beach, Paddle out

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The Area

Playa Santana is a rural beach town in Rivas, Nicaragua. The area is engulfed by natural beauty, beaches, and everyday amenities are available. The closest city of Rivas is about an hour away; supplies should be brought in.

Location

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