Nicaragua Surf Report for Friday, October 02, 2026

12:37 PM

PLAYA COLORADO

October 2nd, 2026

PLAYA COLORADO

Hey everyone! Welcome to Friday morning’s surf report from Colorados. The waves were a touch bigger than Thursday and shreddable. There was a good window in the morning before the wind turned too much.

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12:37 PM

Josh S.

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5:40 pm

There was a group of young groms on fire out there this AM.

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5:41 pm

Lots of big airs were thrown and completed.

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5:42 pm

I think there were four or five of these young guys. I think they are from Brazil, but I could be wrong.

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5:43 pm

One thing's for sure, they got radical and put on a total clinic.

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5:44 pm

They were like acrobats. They had Mario Kart Moonjump enabled.

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5:45 pm

They looked like flying saucers (UFOs).

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5:46 pm

Aiden is back in town and was frothing to surf.

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5:47 pm

Looks like Aiden isn't too rusty after being gone for a couple of months! Right back into the swing of things.

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5:48 pm

He was super fired up to be back here and surfing. It helps that we finally have some decent waves too haha!

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5:49 pm

The Brazilian groms weren't scared to work in some stylish and functional floaters.

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5:50 pm

It was an air fest this morning.

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5:51 pm

Even the more muscular guys in the group seemed to defy gravity.

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5:52 pm

Speed, power and precision were on full display.

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5:53 pm

Tony Z paddled out for a few waves, so it was obligatory for me to include his highlights. We gotta document each other haha.

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5:54 pm

A little soul arch and look back at Mike Doan from Tony.

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5:55 pm

Mike Doan throwing plenty of spray back at Tony here.

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5:56 pm

It wouldn't be a proper session for Mike if he didn't stick one of his signature chop-hops.

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5:57 pm

Tony always keeps it casual out there.

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5:58 pm

The mid-length worked for Tony this AM. He got his fill of waves.

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5:59 pm

Hayden is back and was quick to get out for a few waves.

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6:00 pm

Ooh! Hayden getting loose.

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6:01 pm

It was wave after wave for a whole hour while I was shooting pics.

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6:03 pm

I could hardly believe how many air reverses these guys pulled.

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6:04 pm

Maybe one day I'll be able to fly like these guys haha.

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6:05 pm

It was a good morning of waves. The forecast looks similar tomorrow, but who knows what will happen. Hasta manana.

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RECENT REPORTS

10/23/2026

PLAYA COLORADO

Hey amigos! Josh back in town and behind the lens today and tomorrow. The waves still had size this Friday and the wind was offshore pretty much all day. The streak of consistent, quality waves continues. Aiden setting up for a big blast off the top in today’s opening frame here.

10/22/2026

PLAYA COLORADO

Hello Thursday, What a fun afternoon of waves. October continues to deliver. @tonyzphotos reporting.

10/21/2026

PLAYA COLORADO

Hello Wednesday, It’s another fun day of surf here at Playa Colorado. Waves in the head high range, a little current, and lot’s of fun. @tonyzphotos reporting.

FROM THE ARCHIVES

10/02/2025

PLAYA COLORADO

Hey amigos! Welcome to Thursday’s surf report from Colorados. The waves weren’t as good as yesterday, but there was a decent window in the morning before the rain showers started.

10/02/2024

Hey everyone! Josh here for the next few days. The water and waves were pretty messy today. The report starts at Colorados this morning and finishes at Panga Drops in the evening.