Playa Maderas
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.8m
- Period
- 9.5s
- Wind
- 15 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when Playa Maderas hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · Low in 4h325-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Managua local
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Days 6–10 for Playa Maderas, scored for your board.
About Playa Maderas
Playa Maderas is a beach break over sand in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. It's at its best on swells from the S / SSW / SW with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW
- Best wind direction
- N, NNE, NE, ENE, E
Playa Maderas surf FAQ
Is Playa Maderas good for beginners?+
Playa Maderas is a beach break over sand, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Playa Maderas?+
Different days call for different boards. Playa Maderas handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Playa Maderas?+
Look for from the S / SSW / SW with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.