Playa Santana
Tola, Nicaragua · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1m
- Period
- 10.3s
- Wind
- 13 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when Playa Santana hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · Low in 4h315-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Managua local
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Days 6–10 for Playa Santana, scored for your board.
About Playa Santana
Playa Santana is a beach break over mixed in Tola, Nicaragua. It's at its best on swells from the S / SSW / SW with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE, around mid to high tide. 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
- Mixed
- Best tide
- mid,high
- Best swell direction
- S, SSW, SW, WSW, W
- Best wind direction
- N, NNE, NE, ENE
Playa Santana surf FAQ
Is Playa Santana good for beginners?+
Playa Santana is a beach break over mixed, 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 Santana?+
Different days call for different boards. Playa Santana 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 tide is best for surfing Playa Santana?+
Playa Santana tends to work best around mid to high tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Playa Santana?+
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.