Surfing in Nicaragua in December
In December the best surfing in Nicaragua is at Popoyo & Playa Santana.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 27°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 30°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 8; a day can have both
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Popoyo & Playa Santana.
When are you planning to go?
1
DecGOOD
Popoyo
Nicaragua
1.2 m waves27° water30° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MGA 75 km
2
DecGOOD
Playa Santana
Nicaragua
1.2 m waves27° water30° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MGA 76 km
Averages of the 2 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in Nicaragua in December?
Popoyo: 1.2 m waves; Playa Santana: 1.2 m waves.
How warm is the water in Nicaragua in December?
About 27°C: no wetsuit.
Which airport is closest?
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), 75 km from Popoyo.
