1. Kyle Schweitzer and Mario Diamore

2. The Rivas Province on the west coast of Nicaragua Natural features –Lakes Effects on surf

3. Topographical features –mainly rock and some reef Popoyo has a main break as well as an Outer Reef that breaks only on larger swells.

4. Beach Features –Faces southwest –Best Swell Southwest and south –Best wind Moderate northeast winds –Off shore Breaks –Main Break Mid to high tide 4-10ft –Outer Reef High tide 10ft

5. Main Break –A short board will do the trick Outer Reef –you will need a semi-gun or gun.

9. Common U.S. Departures –Texas –Flordia Distance –Poyopo is about 3 hours from Managua Ticket Prices –Peak season April- August around $600

10. Can generally stay at surf camps/resorts or rent a house for around $1,000 a week. Some popular resorts are the Popoyo Surf lodge, Surfari Charters and Two Brothers Surf Camp. These types of places can be pricey but include everything from airport pickup to car and boat rides to surf spots. There are also hostels and cheap hotels in the area that range from five to twenty dollars per night. If your not staying at a resort you will most definitely need to rent a 4x4.

11. Sources Surfline - http://www.surfline.com/travel/index.cfm?id=3235 - http://www.surfline.com/surf-report/popoyo-outer-reef-nicaragua_8309/travel/ Wanna Surf - http://www.wannasurf.com/spot/Central_America/Nicaragua/Popoyo/ -http://nicawaves.com/