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Surf Camp Nicaragua is a luxury surf retreat in the semi-remote, secluded area of El Transito. This collaborative experience, provided by the Independent Surfer and Mandla Nicaragua, has been expertly curated to take care of all your surfing needs.
Think achieving your surfing goals in the most consistent surf on earth, in uncrowded conditions with one of the worlds leading surf education companies. This could be you!
Pricing
Dates and Ability
JAN - MARCH 2025
- Jan 4 - Jan 11 : Beginner
- Jan 11 - Jan 18 : Advanced Beginner
- Jan 25 - Feb 1 : Beginner
- Feb 1 - Feb 8 : Advanced Beginner
- Feb 15 - Feb 22 : Advanced Beginner
- Feb 22 - March : Intermediate
- March 8 - March 15 : Intermediate
- March 15 - March 25 : Intermediate (Special 10 Day Camp)
This is a fantastic surf school! The hosts and instructors were super personable and gave individualized critiques, and just the right amount of motivational push. They worked super hard for us, made sure we got waves, but also made sure we were getting them on our own. I felt super inspired leaving the camp - I would 1,000% go back!!Sarah Bachman2023-06-14Jordy and Kim have a well-rounded, comprehensive program with Independent Surfer. I'm a novice surfer and I did the 1 week beginner retreat in Nicaragua this past Spring. The daily personal video reviews were invaluable along with the dry-land practice. I was able to overcome some pop-up and maneuvering barriers to graduate from my foam log to a fiberglass longboard. I left the retreat with plenty of fundamentals to work on. The days were packed with two-a-day surf sessions and the location in El Transito at the Mandla Estate was nothing short of magical. Plus, daily yoga session w/ Lakeshore Flow kept me limber and ready for the next day. I highly recommend Independent Surfer to anyone looking for an amazing retreat with aspirations to take their surfing to the next level.Will Longhurst2023-06-11Our family of 5 had an amazing time with Jordy and his staff. We had an all around great experience. The coaching, and accommodations were five-star. We’re excited to do another camp with this group.Brett Allred2023-04-30I had an amazing trip with Jordy and rest of the independent surfer team in Nicaragua. The setting and the people all made it a time to remember. Would definitely do it all again if given the chance!alex greenberg2023-04-29An incredible experience for anyone who wants to improve their surfing, at any level, hands down. The teaching system Jordy has developed is nuanced and incredibly valuable. I've been surfing for 10+ years, but was sick of making the same mistakes and not progressing. This retreat represented a major pivot point for me; I'm very grateful for the experience.Spencer Currie2023-04-25Amazing retreat in Nica. Tons of surf, great theory, specific and helpful video review. I definitely progressed during a week with Jordy / Independent Surfer. Fun and relaxed, incredible yoga, amazing location, food and space. Stoked. I want to go back.Shaun R2023-04-19I attended Independent Surfer's intermediate retreat in Nicaragua and had an amazing time! It was my favorite surf retreat to date -- everything was very well-planned and thoughtful, and the accommodation / location was perfect. And most importantly, there was tons of time allocated to surfing, reviewing videos and learning theory, which was so valuable and genuinely improved my surfing even after just a week! Jordy is a great surf instructor and really did a great job breaking down more advanced movements and giving you specific feedback. The staff at the hotel were all so helpful and accommodating, the food was delicious and the rooms were clean / luxurious. Thought the price of the trip was extremely reasonable for everything you get while you're there and would 100% attend any surf retreat they host in the future!Alice Kim2023-04-12Independent surfer hosted the retreat of a lifetime. The combination of luxuary amenities, world class surf instruction, and incredible excursions, I cannot recommend them enough! I will definitely attend any retreats they host in the future. Thank you for providing such an phenomenal experience!Dr. Kristen Kochamba2023-03-27I attended a surf retreat with Independent Surfer in Nicaragua and cannot say enough good things about them. I only previously had some surf experience so I felt a bit nervous at first, but the entire crew helped me gain confidence and develop my surfing skills. I found the video reviews particularly helpful to see my progress and know what I should continue to work on. Thanks so much to these guys for an amazing experience all around, will definitely be back!!Emily Cordes2023-03-26Kim and Jordy are absolutely the best surf coaches and I had an amazing experience with them! I was in the beginners group surf camp held at Mandla resort in Nicaragua and had the experience of a lifetime. They were great with communication in terms of planning the trip and responding quickly to emails and questions in WhatsApp. But more importantly, they are excellent coaches in and out of the water. They took slow motion video to review in surf analysis sessions which was super helpful and gave me the coaching I needed at the right times. I feel like I progressed SO much within just a few days. I will be looking out for any more surf camps held by them! Thank you guys for everything and being such a positive force of energy in this world!Bre Smith2023-03-25
Location
El Transito, Surf Nicaragua
The retreat resort, Mandla, is a beautiful, luxury oceanfront venue located in El Transito. It is situated in a small bay with uncrowded waves that are great for beginners and intermediates alike, making for one of the best surf camps Nicaragua. Despite having the advantage of airport proximity, it still remains one of Nicaragua’s most untouched, remote beaches. It must be noted that this is not a built up beach town; the beauty of Mandla is as a retreat location for those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
An All Inclusive Experience
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Surf & Adventure
We have a jam packed schedule of surfing,
adventure and relaxation
Daily Video Reviews
Equipment Rental
Pura Vida
Take your holiday to the next level!
Advanterous Excursions
Restorative Massage
Independent Surfer Stories
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Meet Erica
Hi, my name is Erica! I have been surfing for 6 months. Most of my time spent surfing has been in the white water and I really struggled to read and catch unbroken waves and paddle out behind the break. I signed up for Surf Club in Encinitas, California, and managed to paddle out the back and catch green waves in my very first session! Now, after just 1 month I am a completely independent surfer! I would highly recommend their club and retreats!
FAQ
No, there are no extra costs. Your package includes everything from airport transfers, to meals out, to all your footage at the end of your stay. Did we mention it even includes a massage and sunset horse ride on the beach?
No worries, we have a comprehensive refund and cancelation policy. Please see more info about our refund policy by following this link.
We cater to vegans, vegetarians, pescatarian, gluten free and all allergies. Our dedicated team will collect all of your vital information during the booking process. We look forward to accommodating any and all of your food preferences.
You will need to book your own flight into Managua International Airport and your transfer to and from Managua is included in your package!
We will be in constant communication to ensure that you book the right flights in and out of Nicaragua.
Flying into Nicaragua is a breeze. It is recommended to fly into Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport in Managua.
Yes, we highly suggest you purchase health insurance for your trip, in the unlikely scenario that you get injured.
No, you do not have to order your own taxi. We will work with you to organize your arrival to fit with the rest of the group. We will organize a separate taxi for you if you are unable to make it with the other groups. We will ask you for your itinerary closer to the time of arrival to organize your airport transfer.
Yes, we encourage you to bring your board. Please let us know if you are bringing a board so we can organize with the transport service.
Transfers outside of the designated airport of Managua will not be included in your package but we are happy to organize it for you. Please specify where you are coming from in order to get transfer rates.
We surf two times per surfing day. Each surf session is roughly two hours and includes coaching during both sessions. We do take one day off to rest tired muscles and head out for a different kind of adventure! The resort is located directly on the beach, so if you wanted to surf more than twice a day, you can!