Surf Lessons
on the beaches of Hacienda Iguana.
Come to Playa Colorado Surf School!
You will learn the essential fundamentals to guide you
through the tough process of learning how to surf.
PRIVATE
SURF LESSONS
All equipment included
Surfboard, Wetsuit, Leash,
SPF 50 UV Protectant
and Rashguard
Whether you are an absolute beginner determined to get up on your first wave or you’ve been surfing before and you’re keen to take your technique to the next level, our certified surf instructors will help you hone your surfing skills and build your knowledge of the surf.
A private surf lesson means your dedicated instructor can determine your current level and structure the lesson according to your ability. With one-one-one dedication, you’ll receive that extra attention to detail you need to stay focused, build confidence, and reach your personal goals.
Our Surf School will have you riding the waves along any of Nicaragua’s sweetest surf spots: Playa Colorado, Playa Santana, San Juan del Sur and Popoyo.*
Private lessons are also perfect for kids.
*Location determined by student skill level and weather conditions
Learn to surf or improve your surf skills at a faster pace next to your friend or family member. With our semi-private lessons led by certified surf instructors, you’ll reap the benefits of a private lesson while sharing the experience at a lower budget!
During your semi-private surf lesson, our friendly and knowledgeable surf instructors will structure the course according to you and your partner’s needs. Ocean safety, pre-lesson warm-ups and personalized in-water instruction are all included in this great surf package. Get ready to ride the waves at one of our favourite Nicaraguan beaches: Playa Colorado, Playa Santana, San Juan del Sur and Popoyo.*
Semi-private lessons are perfect for kids who want to ride their first wave in the company of a parent.
*Location determined by student skill level and weather conditions
SEMI-PRIVATE
SURF LESSONS
All equipment included
Surfboard, Wetsuit, Leash,
SPF 50 UV Protectant
and Rashguard
GROUP
SURF LESSONS
All equipment included
Surfboard, Wetsuit, Leash,
SPF 50 UV Protectant
and Rashguard
We believe everybody deserves to surf, and group lessons are great way for those on a tighter budget to get out on a board. Group surf lessons consist of 4-5 students with a qualified surf instructor who will teach each student ocean safety and surf dynamics to ensure you can surf at your best. Together as a team, you’ll have fun with a beachside training, in-water lessons and a guarantee you’ll be standing up by the end of your first lesson!
With Playa Colorado, Playa Santana, San Juan del Sur and Popoyo beaches* to choose from, come experience the Nicaragua wave with us!
*Location determined by student skill level and weather conditions
What is a qualified surf instructor?
TRIP ADVISOR REVIEWS
Deceptive advertising and poor communication/web site - First, parking is VERY difficult to find so be prepared for that. Second, we were given directions to go to the shop. However, when we got to the... read more shop they were closed and there was a sign on the door to go to the beach across the street where they had a canopy set up. Could have given us those directions in the beginning. Website advertises 90 minute lessons. HOWEVER, that 90 minutes includes the time to change into the wet suit and get ready for the lesson. Even at that we were about 10 minutes late starting. but they counted the lesson as starting on time. Then ended lesson 15 minutes early so could return the surf board and change out of the wet suit. Total lesson less than an hour. Also, had rented boards for an additional hour. BUT, unknown to us (no information on web site) had to switch to a different wet suit and had to walk a block over from the beach, get the surf board, and walk back. Like a dummy I assumed the board that we were renting would be one that we used for the lessons. I don't know that any of the other schools are any different. Just want people to know and understand you may be paying for 90 minutes but you get an actual hour or less OF LESSON. Did not use the rental and did NOT get a refund ($15 for an hour per board).

August 28, 2023
Alex & Pacific Surf School were awesome. - Our surf coach was Alex Joseph. He was knowledgeable, patient & super helpful for the 3 of us. All 3 of us got up to standing during the surf lesson... read more and we had a ball.

October 3, 2022
Edwin is the Man!! - Took a lesson with Edwin. He had myself and my girlfriend standing and surfing the first wave we saw!!! Amazing lesson!!!

November 23, 2022
I'm a 41 year old male, never surfed before, and my wife set me up with a private lesson as an anniversary present. We surfed at Mission Beach starting... read more at 10:30am in September. Great weather, great beach, consistent medium waves. My instructor was patient, friendly, chatty, and helpful. 90 minutes was plenty of time to get comfortable and stand up a few times, and then be ready for a rest since wading out over and over takes a toll.
The team was professional and friendly, and the merch is great. While I didn't pay for the photographer add-on, he still took pics of me, which I later was able to buy.
Other things to know: There is no restroom at the office so go at home, the beach ones are very used. They supply the wetsuit so you just need underwear, but you change in public on the beach so be prepared.

October 2, 2019