About US

WHO WE ARE

We are the Abate family. 8 years ago our sandy feet stepped onto Playa Colorado on Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast for the first time. Think year-round offshore breezes, crystal clear water and white sand beaches. With our own family history built on surfing, surf schools and seeking out surf adventure from the shores of Brazil to the coastline of California’s USA, it didn’t take long for us to feel the draw of Playa Colorado in this undiscovered paradise.

Years later and barrels of fun down the waves of time, we’ve established our home here in Hacienda Iguana, a gated community that fronts onto Playa Colorado and every day, through Playa Colorado Surfing School, we’re proudly giving people the opportunity in life to become surfers they’ve always wanted to be.

Affiliated with our award-winning San Diego surf school, Pacific Surf, our dynamic team of certified surf instructors follow the surf seasons between California and Nicaragua offering private, semi-private and group lessons to all walks of life. Here at Playa Colorado Surfing School, we will help you bring out the confidence you have within, to not only ride the wave with skill, but become the surfer you want to be.

Learn to surf today, ride the wave, and feel the love of Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast from the best view possible- riding the board!

TRIP ADVISOR REVIEWS

					  Had a great time out there today as a beginner. Alex was a patient and encouraging coach and yes I managed to get up despite some challenging conditions.				
Fearless593277
January 13, 2023 

					  Semi Private Surf lessons - I went with my mom and twin sister for a semi-private surf lesson and it was the best!! Our instructor Paul Gilmore was amazing! He taught us everything we needed... read more to know before we got out on the waves, and was super patient and nice! We had so much fun and totally recommend!				
Catherine W
August 5, 2023 

					  The Best Time! - My friend and I booked a semi-private lesson, and it was amazing! It was my first time surfing, and I wasn’t sure if I would even be able to stand... read more let alone ride. But thanks to our instructor Edwin, I did both! Edwin explained everything in an easy-to-understand manner for a beginner during our land lesson and was teaching us throughout our entire time in the ocean. He was great at making us feel safe while also pushing us to go for it! I can’t recommend this experience enough, and can’t wait to do it again. As a bonus, I had a seal pop up right next to me, “seal”ing this as an unforgettable experience! Thank you so much Edwin, you are an excellent instructor and I can’t wait to book another lesson!				
OrshaM2022
November 13, 2022 

					  Great 1st lesson with Alex - Fantastic 1st Time on a surf board thanks to Alex, a great instructior.he s very patient and gives the perfect tips to enable you to enjoy your 1st lesson !!!... read more 100%recommended !				
veronique P
October 14, 2022 