June 5th, 2017
PLAYA SANTANA
Happy Monday everyone, this is Baldo reporting from Santana beach. All morning the wind was offshore and the waves were pumping but as soon as I decided to take the camera around 1 pm the wind changed and screwed everything.
There were still waves but it was messy and choppy, but it didn’t stop people to go out and have some fun.
It was cloudy and looked like the rain was coming but, of course, as soon as I sat down in front of the computer the sun came out and probably the photos would have looked way better but it is what it is.
This guy was ripping. He definitely was comfortable with the conditions and he knew how to make the best out of it.
These two guys came to the beach, saw the conditions and I guess they didn’t like it so they decided to go for a walk on the reef to go check Rosada.
The tide was still high so there were waves crashing strong on the reef, making it hard for them to walk without getting washed out.
There was not much going on at first peak, just a few little ones opened enough to make some turns, the bigger ones closed out most of the times.
This group got out right after I got the beach, they stayed there chilling and enjoying the onshore, probably waiting to see if the wind turned back around, sadly it never happened.
Here is another photo of the guy that felt comfortable with the conditions, he was trying all kind of maneuvers, like this one which I don’t know the name of it but looks really cool!
Bad conditions and all but still this guy managed to get barreled for a split second, he would have gone longer but the other surfer messed up the shoulder.
Today my son Mateo is turning 4 years old! On Saturday we celebrated with all his little friends and we had the biggest cake I have ever seen… 4 pounds of pure happiness! Anyone want some?
The two guys didn’t make it to Rosada, they probably figured out that it was too sketchy to walk on the rocks with waves still crashing and going ever the edge. Good decision guys, Safety first!
No matter the conditions, it’s always good and fun to go surfing with your group of friends.
But every once in a while it is great to have your solo session. Be by yourself out there, enjoying nature and recharging with positive energy.
This is one of the guys that tried to walk to Rosada, he looked so bumped! Remember, Rosada is better at low tide, and it is not just because of the wave, also because of the walk.
This conditions are good for practicing and developing your wave reading capabilities, it is essential for becoming a better surfer.
Looks like the wind conditions are going to be similar for the next few days, but the waves will get a little bit bigger tomorrow and Wednesday. Will see!
RECENT REPORTS
Hey amigos! Welcome to Tuesday’s surf report from Panga Drops. This lady either ended up a bit later than anticipated or misunderstood what it means to get barreled haha! I’ve got to give her credit for looking at this wave though. You don’t know if you don’t go (or at least look at going).
Hey amigos! Josh here behind the lens for the foreseeable future. Today’s report is coming from Panga Drops. The waves were pretty small again today, but just big enough for a few people to rip.
Happy Sunday everyone, Thanks for tuning. We had another fun morning of waves at the reef. @tonyzphotos bringing you todays action.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Hi party people. Here we are with a storm and onshore wind. The waves are small, so no body was in the line up. The people here is doing others activities. Check it out.
Hello everybody, we are so happy to have these surf conditions for this event. The offshore wind was glassi for awile and the sets never stoped. The competidors are challenging for be the best. Check it out.
We started things early today. He packed up all our gear and drove a little bit to score some lefts. Head high waves on the bigger sets, nice offshore winds and killer water temperature. Check it out!!!