Wake up steps from the beach, ready to surf
Costa Dulce provides the perfect opportunity to learn how to surf. This is your chance! Nicaragua is a great place to learn but many try and do it at the crowded and more popular surf breaks. Playa Escameca is far enough away from San Juan del Sur that it doesn’t attract the same crowds as the beaches closer to town. And the waves are perfect for beginners. The more waves you can catch the quicker you will learn how to surf. And when you stay this close to the waves you will be in the water at every opportunity.
Whether you’re paddling out for the first time or chasing your best ride yet, Costa Dulce offers an inclusive, empowering space to grow your surf skills.
Our experienced instructors tailor each session to your level and goals, focusing on technique, confidence, and ocean connection. With gentle beach breaks, warm waters, and uncrowded waves right outside your door, learning to surf here feels natural — and fun. Plus, every lesson is infused with our signature vibe: supportive, joyful, and deeply connected to nature.
With its year-round swell, warm Pacific waters, and pristine, uncrowded beaches, Nicaragua has quietly become a dream destination for surfers in the know. At Costa Dulce, you’ll surf right outside your cabina — no long drives or crowded lineups. The consistency of the waves and the laid-back surf culture make it ideal for all levels, especially beginners and intermediates looking to build confidence. Combine that with breathtaking sunsets and a welcoming surf community, and you’ve got the perfect setting for a transformative surf retreat.
Enjoy your days with no crowds, intimate instruction, and all-day offshore wind. Come and make the most out of your surf vacation and actually learn how to surf.
Your surf experience starts off with the tips and tricks for an unforgettable surf experience in our educational Surf Clinic, where our guides unveil the secrets to the perfect surf, the waves, the pop-ups, and the swell. Prepare well on land, to make the most out of your experience on the water. During your week you will get lots of time in the water and be able to practice everything you are learning with your surf instructors. To finish off the week surf photography will be taken and you will leave happy with a new skill and some action shots!
Your surfing lessons will be combined with yoga as you relax from the exertions of the day!
Our surf school is led by local instructors, who are really stoked to do what they love and pass that love on to you. They will help you patiently in English and Spanish and guide you step by step in your exciting surf journey.
Your instructors will also introduce you to the tips and tricks for an unforgettable surf experience in our educational Surf Clinic, where our guides unveil the secrets to the perfect surf, the waves, the pop-ups and the swell. Prepare well on land, to make the most out of your experience in the water.
Our surf program is led by guides who are really stoked to do what they love and to pass that love on to you.
Costa Dulce has a wide variety of surfboards to rent. We have lots of good quality soft tops perfect for the beginner surfer. Classic longboards for the days when you just want to cruise. Funboards for the intermediate surfer. And all kinds of shortboards for when you want to rip.
$60
Group surf lesson, full-day surf board rental
Our almost private and beautiful beach. The waves break right in front of our cabins and bungalows and the conditions are perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers. The beach is very safe with no rocks, sandy bottom, and no strong currents.
