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Nicaragua Surf Report for Sunday, January 18, 2026
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January 18th, 2026
PANGA DROPS

Hey amigos! Welcome to Sunday’s surf report from Panga Drops. The wind was nowhere near as bad as forecasted. The waves were fun again today, not quite as good and consistent as yesterday, but better than forecasted.

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Nicaragua Surf Report for Sunday, January 18, 2026
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John caught the most waves during the photo window today. He was on point again today.
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Nicaragua Surf Report for Sunday, January 18, 2026
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If you can't beat the section then float it!
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Nicaragua Surf Report for Sunday, January 18, 2026
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Julio roping through a sharp carve over near French Fries. French Fries kinda came back to life today.
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Nicaragua Surf Report for Sunday, January 18, 2026
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The wind was grooming the faces of the rights at French Fries nicely. Silky smooth.
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Aiden schralping away. Dabbing on the haters (but Aiden is a very personable guy so he doesn't have any!)
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Nicaragua Surf Report for Sunday, January 18, 2026
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John getting low and bringing it around town. There were some sick waves today. Open faces and sections to tag.
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I don't know this local fella, but he timed this floater well.
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John jousting with this end-section. Full send.
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There were some head-high waves on the sets. Aiden setting up with a stylish bottom turn.
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Nicaragua Surf Report for Sunday, January 18, 2026
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This visitor blasted through a couple strong turns on this open-faced left.
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Bang! That was a sick combo. Throwing plenty of spray out the back at the other surfers.
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Nicaragua Surf Report for Sunday, January 18, 2026
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It was another day of fun waves! I won't complain as long as the vicious Papagayo's don't show up. Hasta manana.
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