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

					  My wife and I surfed for the first time with Angelo and Alex. We both had a ton of fun and would definitely recommend it!				
justincG2023PF
October 4, 2022 

					  Most Fun I had on Vacation - I had Kenyt as my instructor and he was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and patient with me. He created a very comfortable learning environment and as a first-time surfer, I was... read more able to get up several times! It was so much fun. It's so peaceful paddling out and waiting sitting on the board, then BAM the wave comes and you get hit by a surge of adrenaline. I stayed in San Diego all week doing many activites, and by far, surfing was the most fun! I'm itching to get back out on the water. If I lived there, I'd surf every day. 10/10 experience.				
connorleno
November 14, 2022 

					  I have taken other surf lessons before and was never able to stand up, but thanks to Edwin's amazing instruction, I was standing on my 3rd run and rode waves... read more all the way to shore! He watches you closely and gives you tips for small adjustments each time, not just for getting up once you catch the wave but also to get back out easily against the incoming waves. He was also SO patient and encouraging. We left feeling on top of the world. Surfing is the absolute best and it's never too late to learn!				
135beccas
November 15, 2022 

					  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 