Colorados
Colorados is Nicaragua's answer to boat-access exclusivity—a perfect beachbreak on a remote island that's only accessible via boat from Las Penitas. The resort setup keeps crowds to a minimum while delivering pristine A-frame peaks in warm Pacific water. When SW swells pulse in, the sandbars light up with hollow, punchy waves that rival anything in Central America. Bull sharks patrol these waters, adding an edge to the adventure. Remote perfection.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 270°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.3m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 135°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 2m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Boat from Las Penitas. Resort access.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Best in SW swell season. Boat access adds adventure.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Panga Drops
🚤 Swell magnet • Long rides • Boat access adventure
Playa Amarillo
🏖️ Empty perfection • Untouched beach • Off the radar
Manzanillo
🪨 Quality right point • Needs size • Nicaragua step-up
Playa Santana
🏄 Popoyo's secret • Uncrowded quality • Pre-boom vibes
Popoyo
🇳🇮 Nicaragua's best • Multi-peak reef • Year-round consistency
Popoyo Outer Reef
⚡ Big wave Nicaragua • Central America's heaviest • Expert only