Summary
El Transito is small surf town located on Nicaragua’s Pacific coast, about two hours away from Managua. It is known for being a very pleasant and consistent surfing destination throughout the year, suiting surfers of all skill levels.
The wide beach of El Transito allows surfers to chose their peak depending on their confidence and crowd. With swells pushing through almost on a daily basis, El Transito is a perfect place to settle and surf yourself out!
With many great hotels, hostels and restaurants, the tranquility of this small surf town is not to the detriment of comfort and enjoyment.
When to go
The best time to surf El Transito, Nicaragua is from April to October, which is when waves are more consistent on Central America’s Pacific coast. However, El Transito receives great waves throughout the year which makes it a great surfing destination regardless of the time of the year.
| January-February | March-April | May-June | July-August | September-October | November-December | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suitable for: | All surfers | All surfers | All surfers | All surfers | All surfers | All surfers |
| Air temperature | 27°C 81°F | 28°C 82°F | 29°C 84°F | 29°C 84°F | 28°C 82°F | 27°C 81°F |
| Water temperature | 27°C 81°F | 27°C 81°F | 29°C 84°F | 29°C 84°F | 28°C 82°F | 28°C 82°F |
| Crowd | Few people | Few people | Few people | Few People | Few people | Few people |
| Swell consistency | 65% | 70% | 95% | 85% | 85% | 60% |
| Swell height | 3ft | 4ft | 5ft | 5ft | 5ft | 3ft |
Surf Spots in El Transito
El Transito Beach
Playa El Transito is perfect for surfers of all skill levels with a soft and sandy bottom. Waves also never get excessively heavy which allow everyone to enjoy pleasant surfing conditions.
Where to stay
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Surf Camps
7-day Free Spirit Yoga and Surf Camp
Starts at US$330, including:
- Surf classes
- Daily refreshing yoga class
- Practice in an uncrowded surf location
- The use of surf equipment
- Breakfasts and dinners
- 6 nights’ lodging
Book the Free Spirit Camp for Beginners or Experienced surfers
Getting there
El Transito is about an hour and a half drive from Managua and an hour from Leon. You can get a taxi (70-80 USD), shuttle or the public bus (chicken bus) for about $2.
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