The Boom (Nicaragua) || What's It Actually Like!?

Hey guys! In this episode, I venture to the north of Nicaragua to surf The Boom. I didn’t score it epic and found the backwash, closeouts and rips tricky to navigate. Got a couple of head dips though and hope this video sheds some light on what the Boom is actually like.
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[@michaelkenopke]

Dan, In my time surfers would do almost anything to avoid getting a real job and keep surfin', most of them illegal. Even if you have to ride chicken buses and sleep in $10/night hostels you are living the surfer's dream. I've chased that rainbow for most of my 70 y/o life and never regretted a minute of it.

[@NadiKyle]

Stayed there for weeks and the crowd never lets up. Every morning 4:00 to 5 surf camp Jeeps dropping off six to eight guys per load during the best tide window, then another 30 or so guys walking the trail or taking a motorcycle down and since there's nothing else to do in the area except for surf you barely ever see a window without people. It's almost as if the internet and the age of information is ruining the luck of finding a uncrowded spot

[@doug5372]

Love the info, honest surf talk for surfers.

[@Bimp_Lizkit]

I think ya missed one of the best spots in Nicaragua. You should have stopped by Miramar and tried to catch El Transito, Punta Miramar and Puerto Sandino. Less crowd, excellent surf. Check in with Greg @ Sirena Surf Lodge. He'll get you set up!

[@surfnOB]

Great call

[@justinbrooks5526]

Shit was windy down there all week North pumped

[@chapmanroot4077]

can't believe you weren't more stoked. the boom is maybe the best spot in the world to get barreled when you factor in the consistency, crowd, sand bottom, distance from shore, winds, etc. how many other videos do you have where you are immediately pulling into barrels when its not even a good day?

[@heater4546]

Well done Dan. You nailed it. By noon the wind is on it and your choices are limited. I've been there 3 times and being an older surfer, 63 I usually waited for the tide to fill in at the boom

[@DanHarmon123]

Yeah definitely a tricky one to score!

[@scottnixonmusic]

Did 6 weeks there @chancletas & loved it, proper scored & wasn't too busy........ there is even wicked a conrete skateboard ramp if you hunt .

[@jakewetzel3186]

sick channel man, i appreciate the info and the real perspective. Badass work

[@Best-Regions]

Really enjoy all of your videos man. Crazy you uploaded this now, been heavily considering Nicaragua for maybe a few months

[@hydrotricine]

I was there in 2010, you gave a accurate description, everything is the same except crowds, it was empty back then

[@therealNikLS]

Good video, nails what i felt about the boom on point, keep it up 🤙

[@michaelj8793]

Fortunately I can remember when most of Central America was unpopulated early eighties into the nineties is when it started to be known as La Costa Gringo and has been going downhill for finding uncrowded spots and over development which was great for locals but bad for the environment and infrastructure never kept up with the times Always appreciate and enjoy your content my friend Be well and Safe travels Dan the Man 👍🤙🏻

[@jefffinlay3477]

Awesome!Glad you made the boom!Great information Dan

[@chelseaandbrandonrae4669]

You're always making videos on places i'm about to go to. If you head to the bay 5-10kms north I hope you make a video about it!

[@mmchrisp]

Sounds like hard work! Keep it up Dan

[@DanHarmon123]

Definitely a big mission for a few head dips haha ;) But will certainly keep going haha!

[@skinrat81374]

Nice visions; I like the mix of vlog style & info as well!

[@RSJ-gd7qc]

Hey, appreciate the solid info, you travel like the most of us, power on. Whats your favorite Central American country so far?

[@silasbreaux4256]

Chancletas is the place to stay if you aren't on a tight budget. all inclusive right on the boom, can walk down to check it with your coffee in the morning

[@justinbrooks5526]

You dialed in the take off well there mate … nice work

[@janhunter360]

So nice to see you getting those short tubes after the traveling hassles!

[@DanHarmon123]

Hahah was almost worth it I guess ;)

[@gokhanh.himmetoglu1740]

Looking forward for your El Salvador video

[@donnis90]

Epic video mate. Did you surf any of the other spots around the area? Heading to Popoyo in Aug and was going to venture up to the Boom as well. ✌️

[@andrewgreenbaum637]

Wondering what the forecast was this day? I am going in a week and it's looking on surfline like 3-4+ with one day at 4-6+. I have heard once it gets bigger the waves gets really difficult to ride.

[@paulsmith5167]

Excellent video and insight Dan 👍

[@dennismccarthy7032]

As always good work Dan

[@joshsmith7999]

Most beachies - even the best are semi fickle at best, sometimes the banks just form and it will pump for a few weeks straight, other times they just dont want to play the game. I guess thats part of what makes scoring perfect beach breaks so good - add to that you can take off on the craziest shallowest tubes without the reef factor 🤙

[@lukesp5721]

That guy totally ripped you off 😂, gringo! Been there a couple times and it was triple that plus close out.

[@DavidBuchanan-x3i]

You’re surfing is getting better and better-nice work-enjoy!!

[@DanHarmon123]

Thank you!!

[@AnimalButter]

love the videos man

[@evelynflores3137]

Your in a good country Nicaragua every thing cheap n beautiful 😊

[@williamhanley7031]

I'm wondering if when people come home from a trip , post it and tell how awesome of a place , how epic the waves were and that you should definitely go there would make a destination more crowded. If some people didn't care about attention and want to show themselves getting pitted.. that's life, move on to the next place and the same thing will be done. Look at ulu now. Disneyland on small days and med days. World wide web. Peace ✌️😊

[@mailefreire]

Great video dude! Keep it up 🤙

[@DanHarmon123]

Thanks! Will do!

[@surfnOB]

Dan, love the vids. Heading down again for a couple weeks at end of June into July. Did you bring a hybrid fish down this trip? I usually use it on extended stays for certain days.

[@DanHarmon123]

Hi mate! Epic... No I didn't, I only really ride standard shortboards, but would be a good shout for some of the other waves in the area :)

[@leonardberverena1030]

Good tube riding 🥇🌊

[@DanHarmon123]

Thanks mate!!

[@leonardberverena1030]

🤙🤙🏄‍♀️💪so good video

[@edengolan10]

Would you consider the boom a better place to stay and focus on surfing mainly then popoyo? Waves wise and crowd wise

[@DanHarmon123]

Hi mate!! I'd say Popoyo would be better as there are just more options and consistency!

[@edengolan10]

@@DanHarmon123thank you

[@KP-cf3wv]

Who is filming you surfing?

[@DanHarmon123]

An epic dude called Pedro, from Rancho Pedro!! Great filmer if you're ever in town!

[@icedrum555]

Another great episode bro! BTW: I am not a fan of the hand bang transitions tho! I think they are dated and jarring ... and looks unprofessional - your content is excellent so deserves better. Thanks Dan - happy travels! 😎👌🌴

[@DanHarmon123]

Hi mate!! Yeah to be honest, neither am I! I just do them now as force of habit when filming on the fly. Will start changing it up! Thanks :)

[@icedrum555]

@@DanHarmon123 Brilliant - Have a great day!

[@hughlawson5399]

people surf those outer reefs?

[@leonardberverena1030]

Lucky 🍀 surfboard 😊

[@climber222]

Expensive bike hire!

[@DanHarmon123]

Yeah it is! I think you can get a better deal if you stay longer!

[@Itayaharoni1]

Epic surfing Is it safe for digital nomad? Computer and ipad with me and im anxious from thief so i would like to hear your opinion 🙏

[@DanHarmon123]

Hi mate! You could definitely do it, the wifi was okay most of the time, where I stayed! The only issue is there aren't many epic places to work as in cafes and places with A/C, but i guess that depends where you stay!

[@hipsonsogbo]

Haha those chicken buses good if ya can get them as ya don’t have to haggle price. Travel in Central America is hard work if you got to haggle. This took me straight back. You definitely need some Spanish eh.

[@DanHarmon123]

Definitely need some Spanish lessons 😂 Although, it's surprising how easily you can get by with so little haha!

[@bob33932]

Do you feel safe in countries like this?

[@DanHarmon123]

Yes for the most part!!

[@maattttt07]

No stay home lol

[@LuisRivas-ir6ul]

Nicaragua is the safest country in Central America, way safer than Costa Rica, and one of the safest in Latin America.

[@dudeleboski2692]

Dan, could you free camp in a truck Camper?

[@DanHarmon123]

Easily!! Not sure how comfortable it would be with the heat and insects though haha ;)

[@Nelson72]

Onshore by 9am I like the south better

[@Babypapayaproductions]

Looks like Costa Rica in the 90s

[@DR-bu1sr]

quit saying like Managua like that LOL maeee tienes que estudiar espanol hermano con la idioma llegara el respeto ... te lo juro ... tuani ...

[@DanHarmon123]

Hahah, sorry brother! My Spanish and pronunciation is terrible!

[@DR-bu1sr]

@@DanHarmon123 hahaha bru it really is!!! i kinda like it though LOL pretty classic

[@chrissepic1669]

@@DanHarmon123 anything ending with -gua is pronounced as one syllable :) Hate to be that KZbin pedant but someone beat me to it 😆 Love the vids

[@ThunderBombSurfCamp]

Yes its terrible here. Dont come here

[@christophemartinez4273]

You have to stop talking about the surf in Nicaragua. Go Home ...

[@DanHarmon123]

Hi Christopher! Pretty sure line ups with 30 guys out every day aren't secret...

[@williamhanley7031]

This guy exploits everywhere he goes. Even tells people where to line up. People need to earn there spot by making mistakes and figuring out on Thier own. Flapper mouth.

[@christophemartinez4273]

@@DanHarmon123 For that, Not any more !!! That enough !

[@hipsonsogbo]

Haha you people who complain when people talk about the beaches they surf are so funny. It’s a real selfish part of surf culture thinking you own a beach, and getting upset. There are beaches all over the world and you are here for a short time and will only surf a fraction of them. Every beach you have surfed was surfed by someone before you. 😂

[@hipsonsogbo]

@@Jason124-zp9os all I saw is someone hanging out surfing and telling us about it. I find the information very good. Sounds like you are jealous mate, lots of people get jealous of others but is something to work on.

[@joaquingalan4804]

Yes unfortunately Nica is definitely over rated. The majority of the spots offer very short rides. Waves closeout very fast as Dan confirmed. With all the new surf camps it has gone extremely crowded. The majority are beginners with no knowledge of surf etiquette. It used to be a paradise because no one was there. But now it has gotten impossible to catch good waves

[@straunwagner6322]

Probably the worst I’ve ever seen the boom.

[@ElectronicPedro]

I feel like all you do in your videos is complaining

[@DanHarmon123]

Hi mate! I don't mean to come across negative, as it's such a privilege even going to these places!! However, I do like to be realistic which usually involves describing how things aren't always perfect, which may sound like complaining. I'm not though :)

[@jaydickey1049]

Nica in a nutshell, tons of closeouts, overrated.

[@DanHarmon123]

Definitely in my experience! But i also find most world-class beachies are like this! I'm sure it has it's epic days as well though!

[@ThunderBombSurfCamp]

Yes its terrible here. Dont come back 😂