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Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, January 15, 2026
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January 15th, 2026
PANGA DROPS

Hey amigos! Welcome to Thursday’s surf report from French Fries. The waves were small today, but a few people got a very clean window. The vicious off-shores are supposed to start tomorrow, so they might’ve got the last of the good stuff for a bit.

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Kevin Gonzalez had the right board for the conditions. A longboard to cruise and walk around on.
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I think it's safe to say this is Kevin's magic board.
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I was impressed with his ability to turn such a large board on a dime in smaller surf.
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Lucy was the MVP of today's report. She sat at the top of the peak and had it pretty much to herself.
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Good timing and choice of maneuver for this section.
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A stylish floater! One of the best old-school moves. The back-spray adds to the aesthetic.
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This chica from Rancho got some long rides.
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Putting the mid-length to work.
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A rare left over at the middle-peak.
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Yuji, John, Koji, and Hilario saw the fish jumping and knew it was time to grab the gear. It's cool to see these guys find another hobby for when the surf gets micro. Time to test Windguru's accuracy. Will the absurdly strong Papagayo winds start tomorrow as forecasted? I hope they never come, but that is unrealistic hopium. Let's see.
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