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Nicaragua Surf Report for Wednesday, October 18, 2017

8:55 PM
Playa Santana
Javier Baldovinos

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 10/18/2017 8:55 PM
Hey everyone, welcome to Wednesday surf report from Santana beach. The water is still brownish but the waves are pumping! Let’s take a look at the awesome conditions.

8:56 PM
Playa Santana
Javier Baldovinos

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 10/18/2017 8:56 PM
The river is still flowing which means that there is still a lot going on at the bottom of the ocean, sediment and sand still moving but, as everyone expected, the sand bars are bringing alive the REAL Santana.

8:56 PM
Playa Santana
Javier Baldovinos

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 10/18/2017 8:56 PM
Just 6 people were in the water enjoying the beautiful conditions… yes, the water is not crystal blue but who cares about the color when it’s offshore, glassy and head high!

8:57 PM
Playa Santana
Javier Baldovinos

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 10/18/2017 8:57 PM
Everything has pros and cons… on one side Nate brought destruction (the Caseta’s staircase is gone) but in the other side, check out First Peak… it’s ALIVE!

8:57 PM
Playa Santana
Javier Baldovinos

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 10/18/2017 8:57 PM
Look at that! Every set brought around 4-6 waves like this, around every 15 minutes!

8:58 PM
Playa Santana
Javier Baldovinos

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 10/18/2017 8:58 PM
Santana beach has changed, now it seems better in many ways. It has a lot more to offer than just surfing…

8:58 PM
Playa Santana
Javier Baldovinos

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 10/18/2017 8:58 PM
Now there is a shore break that looks really good for skimboarding. Does anyone has one so we can try? I used to have one in San Juan del Sur for those flat days at the bay but who knows where it is now.

8:59 PM
Playa Santana
Javier Baldovinos

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 10/18/2017 8:59 PM
There is also a nice little river where people can go kayaking of StandUp Paddleboarding to explore the new banks.

8:59 PM
Playa Santana
Javier Baldovinos

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 10/18/2017 8:59 PM
How about a new beginner’s wave… at Santana?? Yes, there is a little wave right were the beach used to be that looks amazing to give surf lessons. Santana has it all now! You need to come see it for yourself.

9:00 PM
Playa Santana
Javier Baldovinos

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 10/18/2017 9:00 PM
The surfers in the water were having such a great time, the lefts were long with big walls to practice the turns.

9:00 PM
Playa Santana
Javier Baldovinos

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 10/18/2017 9:00 PM
And the rights were a lot shorter but a little bit hollower.

9:01 PM
Playa Santana
Javier Baldovinos

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 10/18/2017 9:01 PM
And there were good peaks everywhere. First peak was on fire, several peak breaking in the middle of the beach, and a really nice peak on the north side (see first picture).

9:01 PM
Javier Baldovinos

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 10/18/2017 9:01 PM
Let’s not forget that away from the beach there are still a lot of people that got it really bad with Tropical Storm Nate. These are donations delivered at El Remate community, an hour hike from the road where the river washed away houses, contaminated wells and left people without food, potable water, clothes and beds to sleep.

9:02 PM
Playa Santana
Javier Baldovinos

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 10/18/2017 9:02 PM
Here the volunteers are showing the community how these donated water filters work and how they should take care of them.

9:02 PM
Playa Santana
Javier Baldovinos

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 10/18/2017 9:02 PM
There are several teams dedicated to clean the contaminated wells so people can get water again. Here is Tony’s team working on one well.

9:02 PM
Playa Santana
Javier Baldovinos

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 10/18/2017 9:02 PM
In the next few weeks the water will start getting its normal color and this nice wave will be perfect for everyone.

9:06 PM
Playa Santana
Javier Baldovinos

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 10/18/2017 9:06 PM
Spanish Book Drive still underway! One of the many losses for the local community was over 3,000 Spanish children's library books. This is a devastating loss for everyone, especially for the many kids who would frequent the library after school to check out books or get help with homework. If you would like to help, here is a link to the Amazon wish list that has been created to help refill the shelves or feel free to look for other Spanish books: https://www.amazon.com/…/2XPKWYRGI55…/ref=cm_sw_em_r_d_g__wB

Please email Heather at [email protected] for a US shipping address where Spanish book donations can be delivered.

9:06 PM
Playa Santana
Javier Baldovinos

Nicaragua Surf Report - Report Photo 10/18/2017 9:06 PM
That’s it for today NSR fans. Come back tomorrow to see what HotSticks has to say about the conditions at Colorado. Saludos!

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