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Learn to catch the clean, learner-friendly waves of Playa Maderas with a focused 2-hour guided surf lesson — ideal for beginners and those refining basics near San Juan del Sur.
Learn to catch the clean, learner-friendly waves of Playa Maderas with a focused 2-hour guided surf lesson — ideal for beginners and those refining basics near San Juan del Sur.
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Operated by Surf Camp Los Chamos · San Juan del Sur, Rivas
You step off the sandy track and the Pacific greets you with wind and a clean, glassy line of waves that seem to be waiting for first-time riders. Salt rides on your skin; the surf coach clips fins to a board and points down the point where swell and sandbar meet. The first minutes are dry land: stance, pops, and safety drills that turn nervous energy into focused momentum.
moderate.
2 hours.
Light to moderate fitness; comfortable swimming and basic upper-body endurance for paddling.
No — lessons are designed for beginners and provide onshore instruction plus guided water practice; tell your coach your level.
Some operators include transport from San Juan del Sur; confirm pickup details when booking or choose a local meeting point.
A swimsuit with a rashguard or a lightweight wetsuit is ideal; bring a change of dry clothes for the return trip.
Not recommended for non-swimmers; basic swimming competency is required so instructors can focus on technique and safety.
Playa Maderas evolved from a small fishing beach into a surf destination in the early 2000s as international surf travel found Nicaragua’s consistent swell and uncrowded line-ups.
Local guides ask surfers to use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid trampling dune vegetation; sea turtle nesting and reef health benefit from low-impact tourism.
Surf Camp Los Chamos operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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