Popoyo

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About

The line up and atmosphere is pretty mellow and you see many foreigners and locals at the line up. You'll be fine as long as you don't snake people!

Additional Info:
I have heard of things taken from cars in the area, but park in a safe lot next to a restaurant closest to the break. This area is very isolated and generally only accessed by Surfs, so be smart when alone. Despite rumors, it is a safe and beautiful area.
The spot itself has many good sections..A frame, lefts and rights..and an outer reef that is about a 15 minute paddle from shore. It can get huge! Popoyo is the most consistent spot in Nicaragua. We also have offshores 300+ days a year!

Location

Access

You take the Panamerican highway to the Province of Rivas...once you pass the Ochomogo bridge take a right to get on the chacocente road to las salinas..there should be signs for the beach and for small surf hotels and surf camps.

Walk	Short walk (5-15 min)
Public access	Yes
4x4 required	Yes
Boat required	No

Wave Characteristics

Type	Reef (rocky)
Direction	Right and left
Bottom	Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand
Power	Hollow, Fast, Powerful
Frequency	Very consistent (150+ days/year)
Normal length	Normal (50 to 150m)
Good day length	Long (150 to 300m)

Ideal Conditions

Wind direction	SouthEast, East, NorthEast
Swell direction	North, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South
Swell size	Less than 3ft - 12ft
Tide	All tides
Tide movement	Rising and falling tides