October 13th, 2023
Somewhere in Nicaragua
Happy Friday everyone! The surf was definitely larger today, but the wind was moderately onshore as well. This set wave dwarves the size of the surfer about to duck-dive.
The photos make it look cleaner than it was. I paddled out later on a 5ft foam twin fin beater board and had fun despite the lump in the wave faces.
This guy was one of the few surfers who braved the size and lump to get some waves. His bottom turn was solid here.
A decent little top turn as well, but his trailing arm prevented him from rotating further through the turn.
Late drop! Although the wind wasn’t super clean, the water has been very warm and the color has been beautiful.
One of the other surfers with a stylish and relaxed backside takeoff. He looks so relaxed that it draws your attention from the size of the head high wave behind him.
A sneaky hollow, double-up right. The rip currents were sucking a lot of water and sand out making for an occasional barrel.
Today’s most active surfer tracking down a no grab mini-barrel down South. I was surprised he was able to find and set-up appropriately for this wave. They were hard to find out there today.
This guy completed a critical end-section floater. Maneuver of the day in my opinion! He had to ride through an airdrop on the way down.
Another picture highlighting the size today.
I bet this wave would’ve spit its guts out if the wind had been offshore.
This picture perfectly demonstrates why it’s a best practice to immediately cover your head on any critical wipeouts you have. In hollow surf, or when you lose control as you fall, you don’t know where your board will end up. That’s why it is essential to cover your face in case your board ends up there!
That wraps up today’s surf action. Tomorrow looks like it could be even larger and we might just catch a glimpse of offshore flow in the morning. Fingers crossed we get some tubes on the table for breakfast!
RECENT REPORTS
Hey everyone! Welcome to Wednesday’s surf report from Colorados. The waves were better by all measurable metrics today. It was still walled up and slow, but there were definitely some 10 pointers to be had.
Hey amigos! Welcome to Tuesday evening’s surf report from Colorados. The swell was bigger and stronger today, but it was very slow between the sets. I think the lack of a secondary swell combined with the sandbars not being in perfect shape made for long waits.
Hey amigos! Welcome to Monday evening’s surf report from Colorados. It wasn’t as big as I was expecting, but there was still some push.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Hey hey hey welcome back to another beautiful day here in Nica-land! We got some waist to chest high waves and the lineup has thinned out the last month or so as we are now in the shoulder of the season. We have been blessed lately with some of the funnest sessions of the year….
Twas a wild and ferocious Wednesday out there today. Only a handful of diehards out there to test their hand with mother nature and the muscle she flexes from time to time. Get in on it!
Welcome back for the Tuesday surf report. The swell has gone down considerably, but the conditions were still nice and the crowd factor was down to a low low… much like the tide. Check it out and for some extra local good vibes…. step on IN!