Surf: Bombora style horseshoe-shaped reef picks up everything going and offers whizzing walls, inside barrels and fading shoulders that shift all over the large playing field. Super-fun for mere mortals on both short and longboards. Gets easily ruffled by the offshores, being so far out, so look for glassy conditions. Environment: It's sometimes crowded, but the waves scatter the crew quickly. Walk from Gigante or boat in to avoid the long paddle. Surf: General: Located at the north end of Playa Iguanas, Panga Drops is a fun alternative to the heavier Colorados. Pangas enjoys the same offshore bathymetry benefits as Colorados, but it is a horseshoe reef rather than perfectly crafted sandbars. On a proper SW swell, the reef will peel off both shifty lefts and rights that can barrel. On big days, the right at Pangas can sometimes give you a feel of Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu. This wave can break way out there, and there have been accounts of bull shark sightings on this reef. Tides: Medium tides Size: Head high-3X overhead Wind: Calm or light to moderate offshore E to NE. Swell: S to SW Bottom: Rock reef (sand at Colorados) Paddling: Depends on size and consistency, but usually a lot of paddling as it breaks far out and long rides. Spot Rating: When Panga Drops is solid, it's a great wave. Colorados is one of the best waves in Nica. Access: Stay at Iguanas. Otherwise, you'll need to boat or hike in. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Usually mellow with mainly visiting surfers. Colorados is crowded with locals and tourists. Local Vibe: Usually mellow. Environment: Not bad unless the river is flowing with farm runoff. Hazards: Shallow impact zone. River debris after rains. Sharks. Season: All summer. Prime season is April through September. Much of October typically sees onshore wind and heavy rain, while November is a sleeper month with late season pulses and good conditions.