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Located just 13 miles/18 km west of the Colonial city of Leon. 20 minute bus ride (10 cordobas/$.50). Las Penitas is 4 km south of the village of Poneloya. Bus will drop you off right in front of the Playa Roca Beach Hotel, less than 150 ft. from the surf.
English (Translate this text in English): Located just 13 miles/18 km west of the Colonial city of Leon. 20 minute bus ride (10 cordobas/$.50). Las Penitas is 4 km south of the village of Poneloya. Bus will drop you off right in front of the Playa Roca Beach Hotel, less than 150 ft. from the surf.
English (Translate this text in English): Located just 13 miles/18 km west of the Colonial city of Leon. 20 minute bus ride (10 cordobas/$.50). Las Penitas is 4 km south of the village of Poneloya. Bus will drop you off right in front of the Playa Roca Beach Hotel, less than 150 ft. from the surf.
English (Translate this text in English): Located just 13 miles/18 km west of the Colonial city of Leon. 20 minute bus ride (10 cordobas/$.50). Las Penitas is 4 km south of the village of Poneloya. Bus will drop you off right in front of the Playa Roca Beach Hotel, less than 150 ft. from the surf.
DistanceIn the city
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Las Penitas
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityWorld Class
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypePoint-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
Power
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell direction
Good wind direction
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
Additional Information
Right in front of the Hotel Playa Roca. The point is only meters from the Bar/Restaurant.
English (Translate this text in English): Right in front of the Hotel Playa Roca. The point is only meters from the Bar/Restaurant.
English (Translate this text in English): Right in front of the Hotel Playa Roca. The point is only meters from the Bar/Restaurant.
English (Translate this text in English): Right in front of the Hotel Playa Roca. The point is only meters from the Bar&#47;Restaurant.
Atmosphere
Was picked by Quicksilver to host the first International Surf Contest in the history of Northern Nicaragua
English (Translate this text in English): Was picked by Quicksilver to host the first International Surf Contest in the history of Northern Nicaragua
English (Translate this text in English): Was picked by Quicksilver to host the first International Surf Contest in the history of Northern Nicaragua
English (Translate this text in English): Was picked by Quicksilver to host the first International Surf Contest in the history of Northern Nicaragua
General
Still very unknown to the general surfing population. Has great beaches, San Juan Venado Island Wildlife Reserve for tours, hiking, fishing. Playa Roca has dorms, private rooms, excellent bar and restaurant right on the BEACH.
English (Translate this text in English): Still very unknown to the general surfing population. Has great beaches, San Juan Venado Island Wildlife Reserve for tours, hiking, fishing. Playa Roca has dorms, private rooms, excellent bar and restaurant right on the BEACH.
English (Translate this text in English): Still very unknown to the general surfing population. Has great beaches, San Juan Venado Island Wildlife Reserve for tours, hiking, fishing. Playa Roca has dorms, private rooms, excellent bar and restaurant right on the BEACH.
English (Translate this text in English): Still very unknown to the general surfing population. Has great beaches, San Juan Venado Island Wildlife Reserve for tours, hiking, fishing. Playa Roca has dorms, private rooms, excellent bar and restaurant right on the BEACH.
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By Kevin , 15-08-2009
Las Penitas - Was in Leon Mar/Apr 09 and took a bus ride out to Las Penitas to check it out. No swell at all when I got there and talking to a local dude and he mention it is actually not very consistent, but when it hit, it hits hard. watch out! Very strong rips.