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San Juan del Sur

San Juan del Sur, on the Pacific side of Nicargua, boasts a higher concentration of world class surf breaks than just about anywhere else in Central America as well as having some of the best Nicaragua surf camp options.

The main surf beach in town is Playa Maderas, a good wave for beginners to learn, yet there are sizeable waves out back for Intermediates to score all day. Due to being easily accessible it can get crowded. A lot of the surf camps will take you to off the beaten path beaches by 4x4.

The town is a cool mix of laid back surf shops, cafés with a great selection of restaurants from high end seafood, to mid range, to delicious taco shops. At night the place comes alive with a good selections of bars to hang out. The majority of locals working within the tourist and fishing industries. Expect to surf by day, relax in your hammock on the sand in between hitting the waves and enjoy cold beer and delicious fresh fish in the evenings!

Weather Conditions

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Air Temp (°C)
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30°
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Wetsuits
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Surf conditions for Beginners:

Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron JAN for BEG level
J
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron FEB for BEG level
F
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron MAR for BEG level
M
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron APR for BEG level
A
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron MAY for BEG level
M
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron JUN for BEG level
J
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron JUL for BEG level
J
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron AUG for BEG level
A
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron SEP for BEG level
S
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron OCT for BEG level
O
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron NOV for BEG level
N
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron DEC for BEG level
D

Surf conditions for Intermediates:

Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron JAN for INT level
J
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron FEB for INT level
F
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron MAR for INT level
M
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron APR for INT level
A
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron MAY for INT level
M
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron JUN for INT level
J
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron JUL for INT level
J
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron AUG for INT level
A
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron SEP for INT level
S
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron OCT for INT level
O
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron NOV for INT level
N
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron DEC for INT level
D

Surf conditions for Advanced:

Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron JAN for ADV level
J
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron FEB for ADV level
F
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron MAR for ADV level
M
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron APR for ADV level
A
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron MAY for ADV level
M
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron JUN for ADV level
J
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron JUL for ADV level
J
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron AUG for ADV level
A
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron SEP for ADV level
S
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron OCT for ADV level
O
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron NOV for ADV level
N
Surf Conditions in San Juan del Suron DEC for ADV level
D

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Surf Lessons / Guide available on site
Suitable for: Beg/Int/Adv
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Surf Camp

Bella Vista Luxury Surf House

  • Nicaragua
  • San Juan del Sur
  • Nearest Wave: 2km

    • WIFI (free)

    WIFI (surcharge)

  • Sleeps: 20

Bella Vista Luxury GuestHouse is located in the luxury community of Altos de Palermos, a safe and quiet area, located in the hills of San Juan del Sur,. We o...

Surf Lessons / Guide available on site
Suitable for: Beg/Int/Adv
Outdoor Swimming Pool, Yoga
Nightly from $85
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Surf Lessons / Guide available on site
Suitable for: Beg/Int/Adv
Outdoor Swimming Pool, Yoga

Surf Camp

SELINA SURF CLUB CASA MADERAS

  • Nicaragua
  • San Juan del Sur
  • Nearest Wave: 500 m

    • WIFI (free)

  • Sleeps: 118

Calling all serious surfers! For beach bums and anyone chasing the perfect wave, Selina Maderas is happy to host you. Stay in our dormitories, standard, deluxe,...

Surf Lessons / Guide available on site
Suitable for: Beg/Int/Adv
Outdoor Swimming Pool, Yoga
$0
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Surf Lessons / Guide available on site
Suitable for: Beg/Int/Adv
Outdoor Swimming Pool, Yoga

Resort

Dreamsea Surf Resort Nicaragua

  • Nicaragua
  • San Juan del Sur
  • Nearest Wave: 2-5km

    • WIFI (free)

    Breakfast (included)

  • Sleeps: 18

A top design surf house with private or shared rooms, gym, amazing views, sauna, steam bath, chill-out areas, and a huge outside area with swimming pool. All of...

Surf Lessons / Guide available on site
Suitable for: Beg/Int/Adv
Outdoor Swimming Pool, Yoga
Nightly from $17
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Suitable for: Beg/Int/Adv

Bungalows

Casa del Sol Hombre

  • Nicaragua
  • San Juan del Sur
  • Nearest Wave: 500 m

    • WIFI (free)

  • Sleeps: 9

A surfers paradise! Casa del Sol is a spacious 3 bed Casa with options of private rooms or a dorm-style bed for the budget traveler. Nestled in the jungle overl...

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Suitable for: Beg/Int/Adv
Nightly from $15
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Fly into Managua Airport, and from there you can easily get a taxi, shuttle or public transport to San Juan Del Sur which is approx two hours drive away.

You can also fly to Costa Esmeralda Airport which is an hour's drive away.

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