July 13th, 2019

Somewhere in Nicaragua

How did you like checking your Surfline app to see the beach break was supposed to be 2-3 feet this morning? This just goes to show you have to check it (and there aren’t any buoys in the area).

Like I said, some heads were probably turned the wrong way this morning. Other people, reaped the benefits. Who do you think is in the best position in this picture? Two guys walking to Pili’s Kitchen for breakfast, Mateo locked into a runner, mystery hombre shoulder hopping, or Derek paddling out?

I followed the previous wave all the way to the beach but no exit or anything cool on the shoulder hop. Turning back to the peak, Mikey took the next set wave. Wave #2 of the set and surfer #2 in the set locked and loaded.

When I moved here a few seasons ago, Mikey was nicked named “Fuerte,” which means “strong.” Now a days, everybody calls him Mikey. I think Fuerte is a better fit and this photo shows us why.

Johnny G going for a surf and applauding this mystery surfer. Would you commit to the view/picture if you knew you’d get thrown into the sandbar?

Mikey finding a pocket on the next one! Let’s see what he does with this one.

Stalling to get the total cover up… will he make it out though?

Si se puede Fuerte!! Yes, he can! I think the first wave was more impressive but you have to give the guy props for squeezing and holding on. Good stuff dude!

On another note, we did some a handful of these today. They happen to the best of us.

So, today featured tons of sick rights! As always though, two peaks at this wave. Let’s move over to the south peak and see what’s going on with this bottom turn.

Mystery ripper chica sitting back in the chair ready to wrap her board around. Or should I say, about to wrap that sick looking board around?

How cool is it to see girls ripping harder turns than the guys!! Now I want to see her thread the needle on a tube and really stuff it in the guys’ faces.

Back to the northern peak with the rights. The focus is on the wave so the sign is blurry but the sign talks about the dangerous rip currents here. Be careful swimming for the next few days while we have a solid swell in the water!

Drooling…that thing looks mean but perfect. Not much water and that lip is coming down hard.

Do y’all like it when we change the photo angles up? It makes it more fun to shoot photos so I hope y’all like it too. To the water’s edge we go!

Whoever this is, I have a photos of your two perfectly tucked in textbook right hand peelers. If that wasn’t enough adjectives, email me at[email protected]to get your full resolution shots of the sequence.

Ok, the last sequence is going to Fuerte. Take aways from photo #1: he is hitting the perfect section and perfectly aligning his momentum.

Take away from photo #2: the rotation looks good! So does the board.

Take away from photo #3: almost there and this guy’s surfing has dramatically increased in the past year. Side note: he will be sticking them in the next 12 months (plus a little change to cover all of the 2020 season).

Alright guys and gals, we’re going to dedicate the last shot to one of two Los Perros bulkheads. We live in a beautiful place, don’t we? I hope y’all enjoyed seeing some sick rights and you’re finding a wave or two over your weekend. Stay tuned as the swell is only filling in. Hasta mañana amigos!