# Popoyo

Kitesurfing spot in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.

> Popoyo sits in a powerful wind corridor on Nicaragua's Pacific coast, attracting riders seeking reliable thermal winds and manageable wave action. The combination of beach and reef launch options gives experienced kiters flexibility to choose their preferred conditions. The area's consistent afternoon breezes and moderate swell make it a natural progression spot for advanced riders looking to build skills in dynamic conditions without extreme intensity.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Popoyo are Jan–Mar: 80–86% of days reach 12 kt+, with 14–15 kt average daily wind, 23–26 °C water and 27–28 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80% | 13.9 | 26.5 | 25 |
| Feb | 86% | 15.2 | 26.9 | 23.3 |
| Mar | 80% | 13.6 | 27.7 | 26.3 |
| Apr | 44% | 11.8 | 28.4 | 27.5 |
| May | 20% | 9.7 | 28.3 | 29.7 |
| Jun | 3% | 8.6 | 26.8 | 29.9 |
| Jul | 31% | 11.3 | 27.1 | 29.3 |
| Aug | 5% | 9 | 26.9 | 29.1 |
| Sep | 0% | 8.1 | 26.8 | 29.9 |
| Oct | 1% | 7.2 | 26.5 | 30.1 |
| Nov | 11% | 9.1 | 26.3 | 28.6 |
| Dec | 59% | 12.7 | 26.7 | 26.8 |

## Highlights
- Strong thermal wind corridor
- Beach and reef launches
- Wave and flatwater blend
- Advanced-level conditions

## Amenities
Beach launch zone, Reef access, Local accommodation

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 11.267, -85.915
- Destination guide: [San Juan del Sur](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/san-juan-del-sur)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Morgan's Rock](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/morgan-s-rock) — best Jan – Mar, 80–86% windy days, 14–15 kt, water 23–26 °C (2 km)
- [San Juan del Sur](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/san-juan-del-sur) — best Feb, 75% windy days, 13 kt, water 24 °C (6 km)
- [Playa Gigante](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/playa-gigante) — best Feb, 75% windy days, 13 kt, water 24 °C (8 km)

## Kite schools
- [Rebelde surf school](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/rebelde-surf-school) — https://www.rebeldesurf.com/ (3 km)
- [Under Tree Surf School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/under-tree-surf-school) — https://instagram.com/under_tree_surf_ (3 km)
- [Sardina Surf School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/sardina-surf-school) — https://www.sardinasurfcamp.com/ (29 km)
- [Costa Kite](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/costa-kite) — http://www.costakite.com/ (34 km)
- [Blue Dream kiteboarding school Costa Rica](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/blue-dream-kiteboarding-school-costa-rica) — http://www.bluedreamhotel.com/kitesurfingcostarica/lessons/ (35 km)
- [Epic Gust - advanced kitecoaching](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/epic-gust-advanced-kitecoaching) — http://www.epicgust.com/ (35 km)
- [Kiteboarding Costa Rica](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kiteboarding-costa-rica) — https://kiteboardingcostarica.com/ (35 km)
- [Tico Kite](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/tico-kite) — https://www.ticokite.com/ (35 km)
- [Kitesurf Ometepe](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitesurf-ometepe) — https://www.kitesurfometepe.com/ (48 km)
- [Ometepe Kitesurf Center](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/ometepe-kitesurf-center) — https://www.ometepekitecenter.com/ (48 km)

## Kite shops
- [NSR Surf Shop](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/nsr-surf-shop) — http://www.surfnsr.com/ (22 km)
- [Popoyo Surf Shop](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/popoyo-surf-shop) (31 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/popoyo
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.