The Finca
El Viejo, Nicaragua · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.3m
- Period
- 12s
- Wind
- 12 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when The Finca hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · Low in 4h345-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Managua local
Wednesday
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Days 6–10 for The Finca, scored for your board.
About The Finca
The Finca is a reef break over mixed in El Viejo, Nicaragua. It's at its best on swells from the S / SSW / SW with light offshore winds from the E / ESE / SE. 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
- Reef
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- S, SSW, SW, WSW, W
- Best wind direction
- E, ESE, SE, SSE
The Finca surf FAQ
Is The Finca good for beginners?+
The Finca is a reef 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 The Finca?+
Different days call for different boards. The Finca 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 The Finca?+
Look for from the S / SSW / SW with light offshore winds from the E / ESE / SE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.