When are the next Surf Camp dates? +
May 4 to 9, 2027 and May 9 to 14, 2027. Each camp is 6 days and 5 nights at Playa Maderas, from $1,950. If you want to surf sooner, the classic SYB Nicaragua week runs from November 2026 to April 2027 and includes surf lessons.
I’ve never surfed. Is that a problem? +
No. Surf Camp is built for beginners and intermediates. You learn on a forgiving sand-bottom beach break with local coaches from Beach Break Surf School, two sessions a day, with video review so you see exactly what to fix.
I’m coming alone. Will that be weird? +
No. About 95% of SYB travelers book on their own. You surf, train and eat together, so it does not take long before it feels like you came with a group.
Am I fit enough? +
If you are reasonably active, yes. You are in the water once or twice a day, plus optional workouts and yoga. It is not a sit-by-the-pool week, and it is not a boot camp either.
Which room should I pick? +
Quad rooms ($1,950) are the most social: one of four beds in a large suite with its own bathroom. Single roomie ($2,050) is you and one roommate with your own bathroom. A private room with an ensuite bathroom is $2,650. You pick at checkout.
Is Nicaragua safe? +
We have run trips to Nicaragua for more than 10 years with no safety issues. You stay in a gated villa community with 24-hour security, and everything from airport pickup to daily activities is organized for you.
What flights should I book? +
Fly into Managua, Nicaragua (MGA), about 2.5 hours away and our recommendation, or Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR), about 3 hours with a border crossing. Land by 2pm on arrival day for the group shuttle and book your flight home after noon.
What if I need to cancel? +
Bookings are non-refundable because spots are limited. Cancel more than 45 days before the trip and you get trip credit toward a future SYB trip. Inside 45 days nothing comes back. Travel insurance is required.
How does payment work? +
Reserve with a 20% deposit (about $390 on a shared spot). The balance is due six weeks before the trip, and pay-later options like Klarna are available at checkout.
Surf Camp or the classic SYB week? +
Surf Camp is the most surf-focused week: two coached sessions a day, video review and surf photos. The classic week mixes surf lessons with more workouts, yoga and parties. Same villas, same crew energy.
