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

					  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 

					  Best day ever! - My 13 year old son really enjoyed his instructor Evan. The lesson gave him many skills and would highly recommend this suffering school for people that have not been on... read more a surf board before!				
UncleBuck0
August 17, 2023 

					  East coast first time surfers - My husband and I are from the east coast and have never surfed but it’s in my bucket list.  I’m not going to lie, we were nervous!  As... read more soon as we meet Alex  I felt so much better.  He makes you feel at ease but safe!  The waves were really coming in strong but he kept encouraging us and we ended up hanging a great time!.  I would definitely do it again!				
Q7244SCsusanf
September 27, 2022 

					  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 