Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, May 01, 2025

4:40 AM

PLAYA COLORADO

May 1st, 2025

PLAYA COLORADO

Hey everyone! May 2025 kicked off with some fun waves at Colorados! Clean and head high sets.

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 05/01/2025 4:40 AM

4:40 AM

Josh S

Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, May 01, 2025

10:42 pm

An unknown rider found some shade and reprieve from the sun.

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 05/01/2025 10:42 pm

Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, May 01, 2025

10:43 pm

Schwappah! Buckets thrown all over the place for all to see.

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 05/01/2025 10:43 pm

Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, May 01, 2025

10:44 pm

Lefts dominated the lineup again as you can see. Not a bad time to be a goofy-footer.

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 05/01/2025 10:44 pm

Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, May 01, 2025

10:45 pm

Pocket ride for the boogey. Worth a look on his part though.

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 05/01/2025 10:45 pm

Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, May 01, 2025

10:46 pm

Alex had her own peak up North away from the crowd. Smart surfing.

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 05/01/2025 10:46 pm

Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, May 01, 2025

10:47 pm

Meanwhile all the way down South, Alex's partner, Ryan, smashing the gas pedal on a river-mouth right.

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 05/01/2025 10:47 pm

Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, May 01, 2025

10:48 pm

Perfect ten on this lobster dive! No exit for Ryan here.

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 05/01/2025 10:48 pm

Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, May 01, 2025

10:49 pm

Mikey got a little too loose here haha.

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 05/01/2025 10:49 pm

Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, May 01, 2025

10:50 pm

Here's a boogey closer to the shade. They did alright out there this afternoon.

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 05/01/2025 10:50 pm

Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, May 01, 2025

10:51 pm

Not a bad way to start May! I'm hoping TZ can cover for me tomorrow, but let's see if the steady, medium-size surf continues!

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 05/01/2025 10:51 pm

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