Masa Chapa Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Nicaragua – Leon Province)
| Name: | Masa Chapa |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Masa Chapa in Leon Province is an exposed reef break that only works once in a while Offshore winds are from the northeast. Easily blown out by an onshore breeze Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south southwest. A right hand reef break. Best around low tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Hazards include rips and rocks.
Overall Masa Chapa Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Masa Chapa surf quality by season and Masa Chapa surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Masa Chapa |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Masa Chapa:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Melon and Pochomil | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Montelimar | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Pochomil Viejo | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Casares | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Punta San Diego | 9 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Masa Chapa: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 484 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 565 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 863 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East Gulf Buoy | 978 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Mid Gulf Buoy | 993 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Masa Chapa: |
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| Closest tide station | Puntarenas, Costa Rica | 170 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Bluefields Lagoon entrance, Nicaragua | 191 mi |
| Third closest tide station | San Juan del Norte (Greytown), Nicaragua | 200 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cayos de Perlas, Nicaragua | 214 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Isla del Maiz Grande, Nicaragua | 236 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Masa Chapa: |
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| Closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 1569 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sky Valley (United States) | 1617 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Scaly Mountain (United States) | 1621 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cataloochee (United States) | 1657 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort (United States) | 1664 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Masa Chapa: |
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| Closest city location | Masachapa (Nicaragua) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | San Rafael del Sur (Nicaragua) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | El Rosario (Nicaragua) | 10 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Carlos Fonseca Amador (Nicaragua) | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Diriamba (Nicaragua) | 20 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Masa Chapa is Managua International Airport (MGA) in Nicaragua, which is 56 km (35 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Masa Chapa is Daniel Oduber Quiros International (Liberia) Airport (LIR) in Costa Rica, 169 km (105 miles) away.
