Is April a good time for surfing at Playa Maderas?
April is one of the best months for surfing at Playa Maderas. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.4 m, water 27°C (no wetsuit), air 33°C.
Plan your trip to Playa MaderasEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 27°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 33°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 6 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in April
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Nicaragua in April →Where to go surfing in April →Schools and camps near Playa Maderas
- Surf school 0.4 km
- One Love Surf School 5.9 km
- Alex's Surf School 6 km
- Tuani Surf School 6.2 km
- surfboard rental and lessons 10.4 km
- Buena Vista Surf Club 0.2 km
- Dreamsea Surf Resort Nicaragua 2.4 km
- Dreamsea Surf Resort 2.6 km
- Yajure Surf Hostel 5.2 km
- Surf Town Hostel 6.3 km
- Surf Ranch Resort 8.6 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is April a good time for surfing at Playa Maderas?
April is one of the best months for surfing at Playa Maderas. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.4 m, water 27°C (no wetsuit), air 33°C.
How warm is the water at Playa Maderas in April?
About 27°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Playa Maderas in April?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Playa Maderas in April?
Around 33°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 6 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in April?
Within 1,500 km: Ollie's Point – Potrero Grande (1.4 m waves), Salina Cruz (1.5 m waves) & Barra de la Cruz (1.6 m waves).
