Playa Guasacate, with its sandy bottom, stretches through Popoyo and, outside the reef areas, offers several peaks for beginners and lower intermediates, with swells up to 2m.

Stoneys shines in summer with solid SW swell: a true left-hand reef point break. It works best with 1.5-2.4m (5-8ft) waves and offshore SE wind, featuring fast, hollow sections.

Outer Reef is one of the heaviest waves in Central America. Experienced surfers only: a fast, hollow left, breaking over a shallow reef, with critical drops and a dangerous end section.

Main Reef is Popoyo's classic break: a very consistent A-frame, with hollow, long lefts and rights. It works with almost any swell and tide, ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers.

Beginner Bay is the ideal spot for beginners in Popoyo. With a sandy bottom, gentle waves, and protected from strong swells, it's perfect for longboards and for practicing pop-ups on green waves.

Playa Santana extends south of Main Reef and serves as a good base in Popoyo. It features several peaks along the beach, some hollow with SW swell and mid-tide, as well as softer areas for beginners.