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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.
The surf spot is just on the beach Playa Guasacate in front of the village (even if the village's name is Popoyo and the majority of people also calls the beach with tha same name, Popoyo Beach is the next southern beach). Just pass through one of the public access from the main road.
English (Translate this text in English): 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.
The surf spot is just on the beach Playa Guasacate in front of the village (even if the village's name is Popoyo and the majority of people also calls the beach with tha same name, Popoyo Beach is the next southern beach). Just pass through one of the public access from the main road.
English (Translate this text in English): 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.
The surf spot is just on the beach Playa Guasacate in front of the village (even if the village's name is Popoyo and the majority of people also calls the beach with tha same name, Popoyo Beach is the next southern beach). Just pass through one of the public access from the main road.
English (Translate this text in English): 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.
The surf spot is just on the beach Playa Guasacate in front of the village (even if the village's name is Popoyo and the majority of people also calls the beach with tha same name, Popoyo Beach is the next southern beach). Just pass through one of the public access from the main road.
DistanceIn the city
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special access4x4
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
Power
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionDon't know
Good wind directionSouthEast, East, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at Don't know and holds up to Don't know
Best tide positionHigh tide only
Best tide movementDon't know
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
Webcam url
Dangers
Additional Information
Playa Guasacate is the beach-break spot of Popoyo, 5 min. walk from Popoyo spot. There are several beach-breaks along the beach, usually quite crowded. Never leave valuables in the car.
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!
English (Translate this text in English): Playa Guasacate is the beach-break spot of Popoyo, 5 min. walk from Popoyo spot. There are several beach-breaks along the beach, usually quite crowded. Never leave valuables in the car.
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!
English (Translate this text in English): Playa Guasacate is the beach-break spot of Popoyo, 5 min. walk from Popoyo spot. There are several beach-breaks along the beach, usually quite crowded. Never leave valuables in the car.
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!
English (Translate this text in English): Playa Guasacate is the beach-break spot of Popoyo, 5 min. walk from Popoyo spot. There are several beach-breaks along the beach, usually quite crowded. Never leave valuables in the car.
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!
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