Puerto Sandino
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Playa Miramar is a secluded, little fishing village on the west coast of Nicaragua. It is about a 2 hour drive from Managua and about 40 minutes from the old city of Leon. The local community here is extremely friendly and close. It is one of the safest areas to be in Central America. Spend a week here and you will get to know a lot of the local community and surfers, who will happily teach you about the local breaks. If you're looking for an escape and a unique cultural experience, you will not find a better place than Playa Miramar.
Location
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Puerto Sandino is only accessable by boat. Stay at any of the local surf resorts to gain access to this secluded break. Puerto Sandino Surf Resort and Miramar Surf Camp are the most popular hotels in the area.
| Walk | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Public access | No |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
| Good day length | Exceptional (>500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
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| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
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| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |