El Transito Reviews and Ratings
(Leon Province, Nicaragua)
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Visitor reviews of El Transito surf break
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“Extremely consistent beach break. Best in off season smaller swells of waste to 1' overhead with offshores most every day and all day. Good in the high season as long as it is under 2' overhead. Rarely gets below waste high. Surfable at most tides, best tide...mid incoming our mid outgoing. 1 to 1.5 hour from Managua, no crowd factor whatsoever, predominant offshore winds. World class surf within walking distance and/or a short boat ride. Daily bus transport from Managua. The upside is also the downside. Not many places to stay, eat, nightlife. There is one great place though. GreenSurf Nicaragua has a nice facility there, clean private rooms / private bath, AC, cheap rates (start at $35 / night), best cook in the village and a great menu at about $5 / plate.”
Dave from NICARAGUA - 03 Dec 2010
El Transito Ratings
Overall: 3.1. Based on 2 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.5(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 4.0(1: El Transito is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: El Transito is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Leon Province. 5: the best break in Leon Province). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: El Transito can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at El Transito, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at El Transito are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: El Transito is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.5(1: Getting to El Transito requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 5.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 2.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near El Transito for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.0(1: Camping at El Transito is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: El Transito is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 2.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at El Transito, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 2.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near El Transito where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
