June 30th, 2010
Somewhere in Nicaragua
The flying V of surfers wait for the next set to roll in.The waves were 2-3 feet overhead.The wind was off shore until 8:30AM this morning but even after the wind changed, the waves were still clean.Conditions stayed the same until mid-afternoon when the wind came on shore and the waves became choppy.
Showed up this morning and looked on as JJ’s boat almost took a beating. As you can see the waves were sizable today with a few breaking further out than they have the last few days.
This guy gets in the pipe with one hand on the board and the other in the water as he rides down the line.His form is good but needed to pick up his speed to make it out.
This guy displays a maneuver that puts him on top of the wave.What you won’t see him successfully making it back down the wave.
The fans and paparazzi get some reprieve from the sun under a beautiful tree in the ever-frequented yard of Sherry and Bob.This place is a staple on the beach.Adam works the camera after surfing all morning, while the peanut gallery adds commentary to the scene in the water.
This left was heavy.If you look closely one guy almost gets pulled over the falls.There were a few close calls today.
With the lip of the wave just about to break, this guy gets low.As soon as the tide started going out, people were getting inside the pipe.He shows us how it is done.
Keep your speed up buddy.
Lost hope for a second until we saw his board poke through.
Cool, calm and relaxed.Well done!
Rides down the line and sets up a perfect shot for me.Too bad the guys on the boat couldn’t see the action right in front of them.
He was a fan favorite this morning.This is just a sampling of what this guy was capable of.
Here he defies gravity and sticks a hard turn on a steep face.
To an outsider, this guy looks like one with the wave–it is almost artistic.His body shape seems to mold perfectly with the wave.
This surfer whips his board around making an impressive turn and even more remarkably rides the wave out.
We want to post this killer shot that our good friend Mike from NICAWAVES sent us a few minutes ago. It looks like there were a few bumps coming in at outter reef. This Sponger had the place all to himself and was having a good time. Thanks for the good shot Mike and keep up the good work!
Brian was about to extend his trip one week but with his only board snapped, he will be heading back to California as planned tomorrow. GFS and us Gigante folk will be sad to see him leave.
Taco is bumming, but it could be worse—could have been a body part.Puts a damper on the day, but he was up and out before six this morning so at least he got his fair share of waves and some sick shots.The winds are forecasted to be off shore tomorrow so a good day should be had by all. Thanks for checking out my photos!
It is super cool to have photos from differents part of our beautiful coast, uh. This one was down south in San Juan del Sur. We have to say that the lineup was pretty empty and there were many fun looking waves rolling in.
A few chicks tried to paddle out, some of them made it out and some of them didn’t. This one was trying for about 15 minutes but it was to strong for her. At least you get a nice shot cute lady!
This one made it out and ripping all over the place. Dam, that chick rips better than me. I have to say that i don’t surf, ha ha!
On the last shot of the day we have “La Gaviota” Chamorro with a late take off on this left. Hopefully we can score some good ones tomorrow so make sure to check back with us.
RECENT REPORTS
Hey everyone! Welcome to Tuesday’s surf report from Panga Drops. The swell was notably stronger than I expected. Some early season Pacific power! Middle peak was the place to be, but it was windy.
Hey amigos! Welcome to Monday’s surf report from French Fries. The waves were pretty much firing when I rocked up to take pictures, but just like yesterday the wind went side-shore as soon as I put the camera away. At least some surfers caught the magic window.
Hey amigos! Welcome to March 1st’s surf report from French Fries. The waves were really fun in the late morning and early afternoon. The wind direction was perfect, but then flipped side-shore right as I went to grab my board haha.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
This is John with a cool off the top on this right. He is so happy to be down here right now that he doesn’t want to leave because he says this is paradise.
Hi folks, this is Lucha Libre with the Monday surf report, Come Pan is off today and might be drinking a couple of Tonas and Pledge is off as well and might be still fighting with the hen. So today, I headed out up north to take a bunch of sick pictures of the crew..
This is Roberto “Lucha Libre” Garcia with the surf report for today. It’s chest to head high on sets out here at Maderas and the wind is offshore. Check out the line up.