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Nicaragua Surf Report for Friday, January 30, 2026
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January 30th, 2026
PANGA DROPS

Hey everyone! Welcome to Friday morning’s surf report from Panga Drops. It was another weird day of waves. The wind was stronger than called for and it was still inconsistent at the different peaks. That being said, the sets still had size when they came.

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The wind and higher tide made for conditions that were more favorable for longboards and mid-lengths. Then you could cruise through the flat sections (like this guy) with no stress.
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You can see that there was size. But not so much slope.
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If you zoom in you can see this chica was smiling and had a good time. That's the most important thing!
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Rutci was smart to keep her rail engaged out there. That's the only to navigate middle-peak when it is soft.
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The Endless Summer theme was playing in my head while I watched the longboarders cruise.
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Jeff was out on a middle-length and got a couple of solid rights. Good choice of equipment.
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Here he is further down the line. Crazy to see how the right at middle-peak can grow in height as it hits the second section.
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Woodey flowing through a smooth front-side carve.
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Woodey also followed the principle of keeping his rail engaged through his turns and ride. It's the only way to maintain your speed on a shortboard at middle-peak.
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It's a bummer that French Fries wasn't working, as that part of the lineup was more protected from the wind. Fingers crossed that we receive more consistent and playful waves tomorrow!
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