Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, January 16, 2025
3:00 pm
This unknown rider found a little bit of shade (not that it was that sunny this morning). Pangas isn't known for barrels, but when the wind is just right a few can slide through.
Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 01/16/2025 3:00 pm
Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, January 16, 2025
3:01 pm
John was out working on his rail game at middle-peak. Middle-peak definitely tests your ability to retain speed through your turns.
Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 01/16/2025 3:01 pm
Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, January 16, 2025
3:02 pm
I saw plenty of split peaks this morning. It's nice when Pangas is breaking both ways as it reduces crowding at one peak going one direction.
Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 01/16/2025 3:02 pm
Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, January 16, 2025
3:03 pm
Costa Mar peak wasn't really working as the sand is a bit funky and the tide was too drained. But this was definitely a make-able barrel that ran a solid 4 seconds before clamping.
Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 01/16/2025 3:03 pm
Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, January 16, 2025
3:04 pm
Staying low and not rushing your turns are two keys to successfully retaining your speed at Pangas.
Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 01/16/2025 3:04 pm
Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, January 16, 2025
3:05 pm
The inside sections will stand up more, so that's where it makes more sense to perform a quicker and sharper rotation.
Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 01/16/2025 3:05 pm
Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, January 16, 2025
3:06 pm
This guy kind of flashed us the "rock on" sign here. Life is good on a longboard at mid-peak haha!
Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 01/16/2025 3:06 pm
Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, January 16, 2025
3:07 pm
Rob rotating through a smooth round-house. Pangas is a wave that will let you refine your cutbacks.
Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 01/16/2025 3:07 pm
Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, January 16, 2025
3:08 pm
The mysto peak... I saw a few there.
Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 01/16/2025 3:08 pm
Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, January 16, 2025
3:09 pm
Pangas is such a good wave for longboarding. It's epic to have a wide open wall and canvas to work with on a big board.
Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 01/16/2025 3:09 pm
Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, January 16, 2025
3:10 pm
A barrel for the goofy-footers too.
Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 01/16/2025 3:10 pm
Nicaragua Surf Report for Thursday, January 16, 2025
3:11 pm
The cloud cover and light wind made for nice walking weather on the beach. There were a few keepers out there this morning. Tomorrow looks like it should be slightly larger, but also probably windier. I'll see y'all tomorrow.
Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 01/16/2025 3:11 pm
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