September 23rd, 2019
Somewhere in Nicaragua
Hey there amigos!!! Well, today we had a bit of a nice break from the monotanty of onshore madness and things were looking very good when I arrived at the beach early this morning. However todays weather moods were all over the place and in every direction… but one thing is for sure…. the surfing was on FIRE!
One of the best things to see back in the mix was real barrels!
Early morning Gorillas in the mist sunlight was going off as well!
But the real reason I was out there so early this AM… I can honestly say & am grateful for the continued work in shooting and hanging with my good friends Callahan AKA “Big Natural”….
Matt the “Dolphin Boy”….
Shane “Kenzies Dad”…..
& Pierce the Infamous “Tangy Tuna”
It wouldn’t be a proper showdown like we’ve had in over a week of good surfing conditions, without giving some props to the real local legend talent here that peep these waves every single morning like clockwork… Señor Buzz! Who will pull in any chance he gets!
The Groovy and super multitalented Ricky Rooooooooz-Amenti!
And Late drop in affection-ado, Johnny Gillem. These dudes keep the stoke burning every single day of their lives!!!!!!!!
This has got to be the ugliest A-FRAME EVER!!! And as we know it… A-Frames are usually really purdy!
Cal getting all “Cat-back” with how this barrel is throwing over his spinal curvature. What a really weird looking barrel Eh?
Like I mentioned earlier, the moods of todays waves were all over the place.
Matty deep inside, where not many people have been for a while here.
Tangy Tuna getting all saucy on an early morning NUG!
But that’s because he’s not only tart, but sweet! Oh and he can throw some serious buckets on his man carves!
Shane laying into a super sick bottom turn on this glassy AM gem.
Then following through with a nice wrap-a-round that obviously shows his eyes are still on the final prize.
Pierce making a real mess out of something even more chaotic.
BIG Natural was on FIRE all day today!!!
See… I’m not lying!!
If you had to take a second look at this image and your first thought was it’s a whale, you were correct. It’s a whale. A really BIG ONE – far away!
Today was for lack of a better term, a marathon of sessions. But rightfully so, being we had the best waves that we’ve seen for over a week now. Biggy Smalls, with a not so small boost, considering he’s 6’4” and 245.
Tangy Tuna lofting a little airtime as well.
After the early morning squall/rains, the on-shores followed, but with a eery vengeance; and with it came heaving, chunky shabby like waves.
If there were one word to describe these guy’s affection for surfing… it would have to be Tubos! Lots and and lots of tubos. No matter the conditions.
You know who surfs the windiest, stormiest, crappiest onshore conditions the best in the world… hands down??? Floridans, that’s who!!!
Mateo proving my latter statement even more so!
Callahan, AKA “Big Natural” closing out one of my best and favorite days of the season here as well as one of my favorite surf reports I’ve had the pleasure of posting in a while.
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 surf peeps! Like I promised, and luckily thankfully mother nature delivered, we were graced with, yet, another great day of surf.
Buenas tardes and Happy Saturday! This is your afternoon surf report. We had some really fun shaped medium size peaks coming through with the high tide push with a VERY golden sunset… lets check it out!
Hi surfers and ocean lovers. This is how the beach is looking this morning. The offshore wind is moderate with sets of double overhead in some surf spot. The biggest wave in Central America was working today. Check it out.