Panga Drops surf forecast

Playa Iguanas (Tola) · Rivas · Nicaragua

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Horseshoe-shaped reef at the north end of Playa Iguanas that throws hollow lefts and rights on solid swells; usually reached by boat from Gigante or the nearby resorts.

Break

reef break, lefts and rights; faces SSW

Level

advanced

Best swell

SW, S, W

Best wind

NE, E (offshore)

Best tide

mid tide

Season

April-October; offshore winds most of the year

Typical size

1.5-3 m

Crowd

medium

Hazards

shallow reef; boat or long paddle access

Nearby spots

• Playa Colorado, San Juan del Sur
• Playa Amarilla, Tola
• Playa Gigante, Gigante
• Playa Rosada, Rancho Santana (Tola)
• Playa Santana, Rancho Santana (Tola)
• Punta Manzanillo, Tola

Questions

Is Panga Drops good for beginners?

It is best for advanced surfers (shallow reef; boat or long paddle access).

What swell, wind and tide work best at Panga Drops?

SW, S, W swell, NE, E wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 1.5-3 m.

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