Surfing in Nicaragua in November
In November the best surfing in Nicaragua is at Playa Colorado, Playa Maderas & Popoyo.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.3 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 27 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 22; a day can have both
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Playa Colorado, Playa Maderas & Popoyo.
When are you planning to go?
1
NovPEAK SEASON
Playa Colorado
Nicaragua
1.3 m waves28° water29° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MGA 83 km
2
NovPEAK SEASON
Playa Maderas
Nicaragua
1.3 m waves28° water29° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIR 87 km
3
NovGOOD
Popoyo
Nicaragua
1.3 m waves28° water29° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MGA 75 km
4
NovGOOD
Playa Santana
Nicaragua
1.3 m waves28° water29° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MGA 76 km
Averages of the 4 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in Nicaragua in November?
Playa Colorado: 1.3 m waves; Playa Maderas: 1.3 m waves; Popoyo: 1.3 m waves.
How warm is the water in Nicaragua in November?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
Which airport is closest?
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), 83 km from Playa Colorado; Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR), 87 km from Playa Maderas.
