Panga Drops is one of three breaks located within Hacienda Iguana, a private, gated, high-security surf and golf resort. There are no hotels, however private accommodations such as homes, condominiums and apartment rentals are available. Hacienda Iguana is located in the municipality of Rivas, Nicaragua. The closest town is Tola. The coast has surf-centric communities with plenty of amenities for all surfers.
The Break
Panga Drops is a punchy and sometimes barreling short to normal reef break that goes mostly right. These breaks are accessible through boat drop-in or by paddling out from Rancho Santana. The waves break quite a distance from the shoreline, so a long paddle out is necessary. Shortboards are best here. Consistency is high year-round, one of the most reliable in Nicaragua.
About the Access
Access by boat drop-in, walking in and a long paddle out from Rancho Santana, or by staying within Hacienda Iguana.
Current Surf Report
- Surf Height2 - 3 ft
- SwellsESE
- Wind17 mph
- Weather77°f
Last updated: 3 weeks ago
General Details
- Skill LevelIntermediate, Advanced
- ConsistencyYear round, Biggest swell in summer
- Wave LengthShort, Normal
- Wave DirectionRight, Left
- Board TypeShortboard, Funboard
- Type of BreakReef
- Swell directionsSW
- Best wind directionsE, NE
- Crowd levels / weekEmpty
- Crowd levels / weekendEmpty
- SeabedReef, Rocks
- Best tidesLow, Mid
- PowerPunchy, Barreling
- Access ByPrivate, Boat drop in, Paddle out, Hike in
