May 24th, 2021
Somewhere in Nicaragua
Hola and welcome to another week of waves! It might be Monday for most, but it’s been more like groundhogs day here in Nicaragua on the Emerald Coast. Today saw the biggest drop in swell that seems to have been running for days. But that’s not to say there isn’t still some solid sets every now and then… check it out!
Today was all about airing out and expanding the whole body after being stuffed, tossed, rag-dolled and paddling and dodging and weaving some of the best swell we’ve seen so far in 2021.
Gillem, always in position and waiting patiently for those “Bombs”! At least the ones that are left and still coming in.
If I had to come up with how many barrels were ridden over the weekend and before that with this incredible swell we received, I’m sure the number would be staggering. But I don’t really even think any cares about that factor (as there is a legitimate answer) just as long as you were out there and looked like this guy, then that’s all that really mattered.
There’s no sneaking in a “Mystery Barrel Surfer” with this guy’s style, let alone board shorts. Jaja I’ll give all you out there still scratching your heads a hint… he LOVES to sing! Matter fact, I bet you he’s singing accapella right there, in that barrel, like one would do in the shower.
The air game had returned today in full force. That’s what happens when you have about 20 mini up and coming frothing groms who timed their little stealth strike perfectly and now they get to show off like they’re back home at trestles.
Well, not everyone is or was from trestles. That’s what’s so great about surfing. The talent is ageless and globally unique all in the same way no matter where you’re from.
This dudes cutback spray is so unique, I had to throw it up on the report I Iiked it that much (out of the other 3K other photos taken in todays late morning perfection.
But seriously, the ripping was world class out there throughout this entire swell. You could tell how badly everyone had missed out on (be it their first time to Nicaragua or Ump-teenth time here) surfing waves….. really really good waves for almost over a year, I’m sure for most!
Like my buddy Bobby who came all the way over from Hawaii. He said it wasn’t easy getting here, but his strike mission was perfectly executed!!!! Much like this barrel and allllll the other waves he scored in just 1 week in Nica-Land!
Talking about unique too… not too many pull off the ol’ snap turn in the pocked, especially on this raceway wave and then continue to get barreled, in which he did.
Offshores, clear tropical warm water…. what else do you need???
Ok. Well this guy proved my theory in which you need a lot of sun protection here. Here this unknown amigo’s double wrapping on this mini salt mine!
If it weren’t for waves, what else would all you salty creatures do???? I mean really? Thank you mother earth for creating this incredibly addicting and non stop thinking thing you created for all of us ocean lovers called “Surfing”! Diacachimba ~Remember, even if you didn’t make the highlights you can always look at the link here for all theDaily Surf Shotsfrom each day, there might be a good chance you’re in there! AND don’t forget to follow us and always check out our current happenings on our daily Instagram stories hereNSRor my photography hereNica Surf Shots
RECENT REPORTS
Hello Wednesday, I checked Panga Drops mid morning and the wind was blowing pretty stiff and sideshore. Still plenty of swell in the water. @tonyzphotos reporting.
Happy Tuesday and April 1st. The sun was out, still swell in the water. Low tide was fast and hollow. @tonyzphotos reporting
Hello Monday, The swell continues into today with some cleaner conditions. There were some long waits, but for the few patient people in the water there was some glory to be had. @tonyzphotos reporting.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Happy Sunday Funday amigos!!! Well, today was another day of unfavorable winds. However, although I couldn’t make the super early AM glassy session, I was rolling the dice on the afternoon session. Well, the winds were still poo poo, but the size was for sure much better. Now we just need some surfers!
Happy Friday ya’ll! Well, somewhere it’s happy and sunshiny. Although here we’re always happy, however, the sunshine needs to come back and soon!
Howdy surf fans! Well, I have some fantastic news. Today we were graced with some much needed cleaned up conditions out there in the ol’ ocean. After a pretty long stint of pretty horrible conditions, the winds were finally calm and the water was just as tranquilo. Check it out!