Located in Rivas Province, Nicaragua, Las Penitas is a fun beach break that offers some performance waves when the right swells arrive. The waves here are easy to surf and break for up to 100 meters over a rock and sand bottom. he name literally means little stones, which are scattered throughout the lineup.
What are the best surf conditions for Las Penitas?
Gets good between waist-high and overhead. We recommend riding a longboard when smaller and a shortboard when bigger. This break is suitable for all levels of surfer. The surf here is consistent (7/10) and will generally be uncrowded (3/10). The best winds are from the Northeast. The best swells are from the South, Southwest, and West. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing board shorts or a bikini year round as water temperatures range between 29 and 27 degrees. See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
