Nicaragua is blessed with an abundance of good waves, offshore winds, and sunny weather almost all year-round. Mark and Dave's Place is situated in front of the best waves the country has to offer with a climate that averages around 80 degress and water temps that hover between 75 - 85 degrees as well. The surf rarely drops below 2 feet at any time during the year and bigger swell events are likely - up to 8 feet - between April - October. Instead of searching for waves via boat or on a sketchy 4 wheel drive mission our guests are are already on the most wave fertile beach in Nicaragua... no boat or car required and no reason to go anywhere else! With the wind almost always offshore due to the Lago Nicaragua effect be prepared for a good mix of barrels, beachbreaks, reefs, and points during your visit. Since Mark and Dave's place is located directly on the beach you can pick and choose when you want to surf, hang out in the pool, hit up a round of golf, or capture another magical sunset in paradise - we've got you covered!
Colorado's is arguably one of the best beachbreaks in Nicaragua, if not Central America. Any hint of south swell gets funneled into A-Frame peaks groomed to perfection by the constant offshore wind. For most surfers visiting Nicaragua, Colorado's is only accessible by a lengthy boat ride requiring you to wake up at 5:00am, head to the dock, load up, and head for the break. At Mark and Dave's you will be able to wake up, enjoy a fresh cup of coffee, rub the sleep from your eyes, and simply look down the beach to get the latest surf report. The wave itself is a neverending mix of barrels, peaks, sections, and ramps that revolve around the mood of the ocean and tides. No two days are ever the exact same but one thing is for certain, Colorado's can dish out incredible barrels when the elements come together. Its power will surprise you at times, it is one of the most consistent spots in Central America as well. Be prepared to break a board or two during your visit, but also be prepared to get some of the best rides of your life over one of the best sandbars imaginable! Iguana Beach stretches for over a mile and is highlighted by Colorado's and Ponga Drops... Besides these two, superb waves the entire beach has the ability to transform into a very good beachbreak depending on wind, tide, and swell. The area directly out front of Mark and Dave's Place can get remarkably good on a mixed up swell and the area to the north of the house, next to the cliff you see in the picture above has the ability to fire on any given day as well. "The Right" down the beach is actually a mellow right pointbreak that hugs the corner of a picturesque rock cliff. The waves here refract and bend around the headland andultimately open up for a very entertaining 50 - 75 yard right that eventually extinguishes itself into a closeout when the rest of the swell catches up to it. Other breaks in our vicinity that you can access if you decide to rent a truck or let us set up a guide for you include Astellero, Chacosante, Manzanillo, Outer Reef, Playgrounds, Popoyo, Rosada, Santanas, and many more!
Photo Tour of Mark and Dave's 
Here at Mark and Dave's, we offer spectacular scenery, unparalleled ocean views, and a myriad of surfing adventures. Our guests enjoy a restful retreat accentuated by a refreshing offshore breezes in one of the most beautiful regions in Nicaragua. Mark and Dave have created their house to be a hassle-free, safe surf experience at an affordable rate. Please enjoy this photo tour of everything Mark and Dave's Place has to offer.
New FeaturesSurfer Magazine ran a great piece on the Iguana Surf House in February 2008's issue:
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by Grant Ellis
After being behind the SURFER light table for more than four years now, deciding where and how to spend my allotted “out of office” time has become much more difficult than I ever imagined. With each new photo submission that comes in, the possibilities overwhelm me. Such is the curse with this job.
Ponga Drops is a deepwater peak that breaks over a relatively tame rock reef. It is an absolute magnet for swell and has the uncanny ability to turn any ripple the Pacific Ocean throws at it into something overhead and rippable. Ponga Drops is more sensitive to stiff offshore winds than surrounding waves because it breaks pretty far offshore; but, with lights winds or no wind at all you should expect a very playful right that breaks all the way through to the inside as well as a mellow left ideal for multiple cutbacks. Ponga Drops is located almost directly in front of Mark and Dave's Place and the view you see above is the view you will undoubtedly see during your trip as well. Ponga Drops usually requires you to ride a slightly bigger board than you would normally to help you get into the waves easier. It can hold any size without closing out and has been compared to a tame Sunset Beach in Hawaii crossed with a fun day at Honolua Bay on some of its better days. Best of all your friends can heckle you from the infinity pool as you drop in!