Surf Retreat Nicaragua – 7-Day Coached Surf Camp

The surf trip we've always dreamed of offering you

We're taking you to surf one of the most beautiful surf destinations
on the planet: northern Nicaragua.

Picture an almost empty line-up, warm water and unspoiled nature as far as the eye can see. Ideal waves for intermediate to advanced surfers, in a place that's still easy to get to. It's the kind of trip you've been dreaming about for years. And this time, we're doing it together.

Hamacs dans le jardin tropical du lodge Still Salty Escape

Bungalow au toit de palme et piscine du surf lodge au Nicaragua

A surf lodge on the beach all to ourselves

Bungalows, a pool, a restaurant. Everything you need to recharge between sessions, with nothing else to go looking for. You wake up, you surf, you eat, you chill. Simple.

The lodge is right on the beach. Sometimes you can even surf right out front! Pure bliss.

Each bungalow can be set up to suit you: shared room, private room or couple's room.

Piscine du surf lodge Still Salty Escape au Nicaragua

Vue sur le jardin depuis une chambre du lodge

Pick-up chargé de planches de surf sur la plage au Nicaragua

A premium surf trip

Here's what a typical day looks like:

In the morning, with our local team on site, we take you surfing at the best spot for the conditions. Nothing to think about, just enjoy the ride.

Our coach is in the water with you, while Hugo films every one of your waves from the beach. You're on full board, with fresh, local food. Everything is planned ahead.

We want you to feel real progress during your week, without having to worry about everyday chores.

The rest of the time, you're free to paddle back out, relax by the pool or take some time for yourself.

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Premium surf coaching

The more you progress, the more fun you have, because you're in control.
In Nicaragua, you get consistent waves and hardly anyone in the water: the perfect playground to improve. With personalized coaching all week long, just like the pros, we spot your mistakes and you head home with real progress.

In the water, Paul is by your side: our coach, holding the French BPJEPS qualification in surfing and related sports, the same coach as in Hossegor.

Waved Retreats in Nicaragua in numbers: 8 participants maximum, 6 surf sessions coached by Paul, 5 group video analyses, every session filmed on camera and by drone by Hugo, your footage delivered within 7 days, 7 nights at the lodge with full board, surfboard and transfer from Managua airport included.

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Séance d'analyse vidéo des vagues en groupe à la villa, retraite de surf Waved

Real technical feedback

Our coach Paul is in the water with you, while Hugo films you from the beach.

This setup lets us keep you safe and motivated in the water, then give you video feedback on your mistakes.

It's how pro surfers get coached. A real game changer: it saves you years of progression.

Séance de mobilité au bord de la piscine

Séance de mobilité en groupe sous la paillote du lodge

Recover with Anastasia

Anastasia guides you through sessions designed specifically for surfing, to prepare, protect and recover. Surfing works your entire body.

That's what separates a surfer who paddles hard from a surfer who surfs well. Hips, shoulders, ankles, spine: the more mobile you are, the more precise you are in the water.

With Anastasia, stretching locks the corrections into your body, speeds up recovery and gets you ready for the next day's session.

Surfeur dans l'eau au coucher du soleil au Nicaragua

Surfeur avec sa planche au coucher du soleil au Nicaragua

What they think of our surf coaching

Watch our students' reviews to see how our surf coaching works.

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Bol de fruits frais au petit-déjeuner du lodge

Full board!

Everything is included during the week.

3 meals a day + a snack, cooked on site with fresh, local ingredients. Meat or vegetarian options, always high quality and healthy: everything you need to fuel up before surfing and recover properly afterwards.

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The rooms

Shared

Private

The place

Retreat dates

March 27 to April 3, 2027

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April 3 to 10, 2027

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March 27 to April 3, 2027

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Retreat pricing

Estimated total budget: payments are made separately to each provider, as we are not a travel agency

Shared room

2300€

✓Shared room (2 to 4 people)
✓7 nights at the Still Salty Escape beachfront lodge, with pool
✓6 surf sessions with the coach
✓5 technical video analysis sessions
✓Video analysis replay platform
✓Free trip media pack (photo / video)
✓Surfboard included
✓Full board (3 meals / day + snack)
✓Airport transfer to the lodge
✓Free surf sessions, often with the team

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Private room

POPULAR

2900€

✓Private room (Solo)
✓7 nights at the Still Salty Escape beachfront lodge, with pool
✓6 surf sessions with the coach
✓5 technical video analysis sessions
✓Video analysis replay platform
✓Free trip media pack (photo / video)
✓Surfboard included
✓Full board (3 meals / day + snack)
✓Airport transfer to the lodge
✓Free surf sessions, often with the team

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Couple (Private room)

Price per person

2500€

✓Private room (2 people)
✓7 nights at the Still Salty Escape beachfront lodge, with pool
✓6 surf sessions with the coach
✓5 technical video analysis sessions
✓Video analysis replay platform
✓Free trip media pack (photo / video)
✓Surfboard included
✓Full board (3 meals / day + snack)
✓Airport transfer to the lodge
✓Free surf sessions, often with the team

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Frequently asked questions

What surf level do I need to join?

The only real requirement: being independent in the water.

- Able to get out past the break
- Able to paddle on your own and pick your waves
- Able to pop up and ride along the wave

No need to be an expert. The coach adapts to your profile, and every student gets individual attention.

Where is the surf lodge?

The surf lodge you'll be staying at is right on the beach in northern Nicaragua, in El Viejo to be precise.

Far from mass tourism, and close to plenty of surf spots.

I'm coming alone and I'm worried I won't fit in.

Most of our guests come on their own.

So don't worry.

With a group of 8 people + us, bonds form naturally from the very first meals: we surf together, eat together and relive the sessions in the evening in front of the videos.

After two days, you'll forget you arrived alone. And you're going to have an amazing week.

Are flights included?

No, flights are at your own expense.
We take care of everything from the moment you land.

A shuttle will be waiting to take you to the surf lodge.

Which flights should I take?

You land at Managua airport (MGA). The transfer to the lodge is included.

From Europe, the easiest option is a flight via Madrid or with a layover in the United States.

Avoid a flight that lands too late: the drive to the lodge takes about 3 hours, and we want you to start the week well rested.

How do booking and trip planning work?

Booking your spot takes 3 steps:

You book a call with us and together we make sure the program matches your level and goals.
If everything checks out, you pay the surf lodge directly, as it is the trip organizer.
Then you receive all the information you need to plan your trip.

On the organization side: Hugo (Waved) only handles logistics coordination between providers, and produces the videos. Waved is not a travel agency.

Do I need travel insurance?

Yes, it's mandatory!

You need insurance that covers:

- Last-minute cancellations
- Medical expenses abroad, and repatriation if needed

Check whether your credit card already includes this kind of coverage, it's quite common

What should I pack?

For surfing: 2 lycras (one long-sleeved and a spare one, or a long-sleeved T-shirt, mainly to protect you from the sun), your swimsuits and a waterproof SPF 50 mineral sunscreen. Boards are included, but you can bring your own if you prefer.

For the rest: cap, sunglasses, flip-flops, mosquito repellent, after-sun, water bottle, a small personal first-aid kit and some cash in US dollars.

Don't forget: a passport valid for 6 months after your return, travel insurance, charger and adapter (US-type sockets), copies of your documents.

What everyone forgets: the charger, mosquito repellent, spare sunglasses and a clean outfit for the last night's dinner.

Why a surf retreat in northern Nicaragua

In short: 7 nights at the Still Salty Escape lodge in El Viejo, 8 surfers maximum, 6 sessions with the coach, 5 video analyses, board, full board and transfer from Managua airport included. From €2,300 in a shared room, around €329 per day (flights not included, travel insurance mandatory). 2027 dates: 27 March to 3 April and 3 to 10 April.

The Waved surf retreat in Nicaragua is a 7-day week to level up in tropical waters, on the Pacific coast in the north of the country. The group stays at the Still Salty Escape lodge in El Viejo, right on the beach, and surfs every day at one of the area's spots, chosen according to conditions. You'll find the method that defines Waved: in-water surf coaching, camera and drone footage, and video analysis every evening.

Surfing in Nicaragua wins surfers over for a simple reason: you can surf here year-round, with a bit more swell in summer. The north of the country offers a tropical setting, between beach and lush greenery, perfect for a real break from everyday life. For an intermediate surfer who wants to combine technical progress with a change of scenery, it's an ideal destination for a first coached Nicaragua surf trip.

The spots: Nauhlapa Bay, Aposentillo, Los Clavos, The Boom and La Isla

The retreat isn't limited to a single wave. Sessions are spread across several spots within reach of the lodge:

Nauhlapa Bay
Aposentillo
Los Clavos
The Boom
La Isla

Each day, the spot is chosen based on swell, wind, tide and the group's level. This variety lets the coaching adapt to real conditions rather than follow a fixed program: surfing the right place at the right time means more quality waves, and therefore more chances to progress.

Still Salty Escape: the retreat's lodge in El Viejo

During the week, the group lives at Still Salty Escape, a lodge located in El Viejo, right on the beach. Accommodation is in bungalows, and the lodge has a pool to enjoy the downtime between sessions.

The retreat is full board: no meals to plan, no grocery runs. After a surf session, eating well is part of recovery, and having nothing else to manage lets you focus entirely on surfing, progressing and switching off. Sharing the same living space also naturally builds a group dynamic: you surf together, review your waves together and have dinner together.

The Waved method, in Nicaragua too

A change of scenery doesn't change the method. This surf retreat Nicaragua program rests on the same pillars as the Waved retreats in the Landes, in southwest France:

6 sessions with the coach, in the water, with specific technical goals for each participant.
Camera and drone footage, shot by Hugo, founder of Waved and video director. Aerial shots reveal positioning, lines and wave reading in a way no verbal debrief ever could.
5 video analysis sessions as a group, in the evening, to understand what worked, what's holding you back and what to correct in the next session.
Mobility, stretching and recovery, to help your body handle an intense week of surfing.

Your board is included: no need to travel with your gear to enjoy the retreat.

In practice, video analysis lets you work on things that are often invisible from the water: your position on the board while paddling, take-off timing, where you're looking, compression before a turn, or wave selection at the peak. Watching your own footage, in slow motion and from several angles, makes the coach's corrections much easier to understand and apply in the very next session. On a typical surf trip to Nicaragua, you just rack up waves; with this cycle (surf, watch yourself, correct, repeat), every wave becomes a chance to progress.

What's included (and what isn't)

To plan your Nicaragua surf trip with peace of mind, here's what the retreat includes:

bungalow accommodation at the Still Salty Escape lodge in El Viejo;
full board;
6 surf sessions with the coach and 5 video analysis sessions;
your surfboard;
transfer from Managua airport to El Viejo.

Not included:

flights to Managua, booked by each participant;
travel insurance, which is mandatory to take part.

For entry requirements and safety information, check your government's official travel advice before you leave (for French travelers, the Conseils aux voyageurs section of France Diplomatie).

As for luggage, since the board is provided, the essentials fit in a light bag: swimsuits and rash guards, sun protection suited to a tropical climate, and whatever you need to enjoy the quiet moments at the lodge. Since flights are booked by each participant, it's best to plan them around your arrival time in Managua, so you can make the organized transfer to El Viejo.

When to go on a surf trip to Nicaragua?

Nicaragua is one of those destinations where you can surf year-round, with a bit more swell in summer. The 2027 Waved retreats take place in late March and early April, a great way to treat yourself to a week of surfing in tropical waters as winter winds down in Europe and North America. As with every Waved retreat, the daily program then adapts to real conditions: the swell and wind pick the spot, not a schedule written in advance.

2027 dates and prices for the Nicaragua surf retreat

Two sessions are open in 2027:

from March 27 to April 3, 2027;
from April 3 to 10, 2027.

Each session welcomes a group of 8 participants. Three options are available:

€2,300 per person in a shared room;
€2,500 per person for a couple;
€2,900 per person in a private room.

Booking is done through a call, available from this page, to make sure each participant's level and expectations match the retreat format.

Who is this Nicaragua surf retreat for?

The retreat is designed for intermediate surfers: people who already catch waves on their own but want to reach the next level (reading waves better, surfing with more flow, moving on to more advanced maneuvers). That's the level where video analysis makes the biggest difference. For complete beginners, our sister site waved.surf offers an online surf school.

Participants often come solo, and the group of 8 makes it easy to connect from day one. The couple option also lets you share this surf trip to Nicaragua as a duo.

Surf retreat or Nicaragua surf camp: what's the difference?

A Nicaragua surf camp usually offers accommodation near the waves, with optional lessons or guiding and groups of varying size. It's a format that can work if you want to explore the country on your own. The Waved surf retreat in Nicaragua has a different goal: technical progress, coached from start to finish.

Unlike a typical surf camp in Nicaragua, everything is built in: sessions with the coach, camera and drone footage, evening video analysis, mobility, full board, board and transfer from Managua. Where a surf camp mainly sells a stay, the retreat offers a method: you leave with footage of your surfing, concrete corrections and a clear idea of what to keep working on.

Frequently asked questions about the Nicaragua surf retreat

What level do I need for the surf retreat in Nicaragua?
An intermediate level is recommended: being able to stand up and catch waves on your own. The retreat is designed to help you progress once you have the basics, not as an introduction to surfing.

Are flights included in the price?
No, flights are not included. You arrive at Managua airport, and the transfer from there to El Viejo is taken care of.

Is travel insurance mandatory?
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory to join the retreat. For entry requirements and safety, check your government's official travel advice (France Diplomatie's Conseils aux voyageurs for French travelers).

What are the 2027 dates and prices?
Two sessions: March 27 to April 3 and April 3 to 10, 2027. Prices are €2,300 in a shared room, €2,500 per person for a couple and €2,900 in a private room.

When is the best time to surf in Nicaragua?
You can surf there year-round, with a bit more swell in summer. The 2027 Waved retreats run in late March and early April.

Does Waved offer a retreat in France?
Yes. Waved also runs a surf retreat in Hossegor, in the Landes, with the same surf coaching and video analysis method, in a villa with a private chef.

A surf retreat in Nicaragua with Waved means a week surfing the spots of the country's north with a coach, watching yourself surf on video every evening and heading home with concrete progress, all from a beachfront lodge designed for recovery and enjoyment.

Updated on 12 October 2026.

Surf retreat in Nicaragua

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