An affordable all-inclusive beachfront surf camp and hostel in Nicaragua.
IN FRONT OF GREAT SURF
Four non-crowded breaks all within eyesight of our rancho.
THE BREAKS
Our front yard is the Pacific Ocean of Nicaragua with four surf breaks spread across a mile stretch. In general, El Transito is a beach break that picks up any kind of swell and is consistent year round, making it a perfect training ground.
There’s no need for boat trips when you have this type of selection – waves breaking at both low and high tide that also provide different shapes for different levels – but if you want to explore the nearby breaks of Miramar and Puerto Sandino (30 min. drive), we can set that up for you as well.
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced +
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced +
1. THE CORNER
This spot marks the left corner of our beach. It breaks somewhat like a point break, providing a long left that can also be a great longboard wave when the swell is small. This is the spot that still holds even when it gets big (well overhead). Like most point break style waves, this spot doesn't hold a crowd well, but most people are reluctant to make the walk because the wave looks "small" from main beach - thus you can end up surfing this alone. (Trust us... it's worth the walk!).
2. PANGAS
This spot is a short walk (or paddle!) from our place and deems a slightly heavier wave than main beach (even though it's less than 50 yards away). It sits directly in front of the Panga fishing boats (hence the name) so you do have to be aware of the boats coming in at sunrise or going out at sunset. This spot can provide a really great wall, a short barrel, and some really long rides with 5 or 6 turns to the beach on the right swell.
3. MAIN BEACH
This is the most popular wave / area to surf in El Transito and is directly in front of our property. There are multiple peaks with both lefts and rights, and while many people will wait to surf this spot at high tide, if you catch it right, mid / low tide at the right peak can make it a hidden gem. (Photo taken from the SOLID rancho).
4. PISTOLS
Named for having two barrels that point at each other, this is our most progressive break, though can be fickle. It has the best wall, steepest drop, and will be a great place to get (or learn how to get) barreled. Definitely talk to our guide for when to go and if your surfing abilities are a good match for the conditions.
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SEASONALITY
Insight into what to expect throughout the year during various seasons.
- Dry Season (November – March): Usually beautiful starry nights without a drop of rain (unless it’s early November).
- Rainy Season (May – October): Expect sun in the morning with late thunderstorms (the light shows are epic!). It’s rare to have a full day of rain. Rainiest months are September and early October.
- Biggest Swells (April – June): Chest to Overhead +
- Smallest Swells (January – February): Knee to Head High (Always rideable)
- Likely to have full day offshore wind: November – April
- Avg. Ocean Temp: Mid 80’s / Jan and Feb are coolest (you might want a top, but probably not – but if you plan on going to Southern Nicaragua, bring a spring suit)
- Avg. Air Temp: Mid 80’s to Mid 90’s / Hottest months are April and May
