Freight Trains
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Not a secret. 4 surf camps in the area. Boats come and drop 4 - 10 surfers at a time. Generally good vibes in the water but beware that one of the surf camps is very popular with Brazilian surfers and they have been known to dump 20+ ppl in the lineup.
Additional Info:
Sand bar was completely washed out sometime in 2013ish and has been slow to come back. Very different wave from what it used to be with a couple different sections of the sand bar that have been working, but far inside of where the wave used to break. Can be a tricky spot to surf with pretty ledgey fast take offs on the sets with at times howling offshore winds. However, it does offer up long draining lefts with tube sections and nice walled sections for turns.
Location
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By boat only. There are 4 surf camps in close proximity and all have access to boats so crowds can vary greatly depending on season and occupancy of camps (few people to upwards of 30). You can also hire local fishing boats to take you there for a fair price in Playa Miramar or in the port at Puerto Sandino.
| Walk | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.63 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
1.39 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
1.70 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |