Panga Drops Surf Spot, Nicaragua
CW5R+FJ El Gigante, Nicaragua
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Where is Panga Drops?
Panga Drops is a sand reef combo near El Gigante in Nicaragua. Best season: April through September. Level: All levels. GPS: 11.4087, -86.0584.
| Location | El Gigante, Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 11.4087, -86.0584 |
| Wave type | Sand Reef Combo |
| Direction | Right and Left |
| Wave quality | Good to Excellent |
| Best season | April through September |
| Tide | Best on a low to mid-tide |
| Skill level | All levels |
| Crowds | Medium crowd but spread out |
| Property nearby | 42 for sale within 15 km, from $22,000 |
About This Break
Panga Drops is a reef break at the north end of Playa Colorado, inside the Hacienda Iguana community in Tola, on Nicaragua's Pacific coast. It is a deep-water horseshoe reef that pulls in plenty of swell and breaks both left and right.
The season runs April to September. It is best from low to mid tide. Compared with the hollow beach break at Colorados next door, Panga Drops gives more open faces and longer walls, with powerful water moving on bigger days.
Smaller days suit a wide range of surfers; bigger swells are for experienced surfers. The peak shifts, which spreads the crowd out. Access is through Hacienda Iguana or by boat.
Hacienda Iguana has homes, condos and lots a short walk from the reef, and owners have Panga Drops and Colorados as their local breaks. That is the main reason surf buyers look here.
Local Knowledge
A lot of water moves on bigger days, and the reef is powerful. The peak shifts, so watch a few sets before paddling out. Access is through private property or by boat.
Panga Drops: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Panga Drops in Nicaragua?
Panga Drops is at the north end of Playa Colorado in Tola, Rivas, inside the Hacienda Iguana community.
How is Panga Drops different from Colorados?
Colorados is a fast, hollow beach break. Panga Drops is a deeper reef with more open faces and longer walls.
Where is Panga Drops?
Panga Drops is an offshore reef at the northern end of Playa Colorado, inside the Hacienda Iguana community near Tola in Rivas, southern Nicaragua. It sits a short distance from the Playa Colorado beach break, and the Popoyo area is a short drive north.
When does Panga Drops work?
It pulls in plenty of south and south-west swell from about April to October, and the lake-driven offshore winds that blow most of the year in this part of Nicaragua keep it clean. It gives open faces and long walls rather than the fast barrels of Colorado next door.
Is Panga Drops good for beginners?
Yes. Panga Drops is rated All levels — a sand reef combo, so beginners can surf it on the smaller days. A lot of water moves on bigger days, and the reef is powerful. The peak shifts, so watch a few sets before paddling out. Access is through private property or by boat.
Can you buy property near Panga Drops?
Yes. There are 42 properties for sale within 15 km of Panga Drops on International Surf Properties, priced from $22,000. Each listing shows its distance to the break, and you contact the owner or listing agent directly.
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