Surfer gliding wave with Sardina Surf School Popoyo NicaraguaNative white flowers at Sardina Surf Camp Popoyo Nicaragua

Surf lessons & adventures in Nicaragua

Sardina beach
View of the waves and Sardina beach with Sardina Surf Camp Popoyo
POPOYO BEACH
Luli Rey going to surf with children on Popoyo beach with Sardina Surf School, Popoyo Nicaragua
EL RASTRAL
Surf coach Erol Lopez surfing el Rastral in Popoyo Nicaragua with Sardina Surf Camp
EL PEÑON
manzanillo
Guests on a wave at Manzanillo in Nicaragua with Sardina Surf Camp
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Surf Popoyo’s local breaks with us
Learn to surf in Popoyo with ISA-certified local instructors. Private and group surf lessons, plus guiding for experienced surfers who want to explore the best local breaks.
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Surf lessons with Sardina Surf School Popoyo Nicaragua
Surf lessons in Popoyo
Group lesson $35 | Private lesson $45 | Packages start at $165

Learn to surf at our surf school in Popoyo. Our ISA-certified local instructors will help you build confidence and improve your skills, no matter your level.
Searching for waves in the truck with Sardina Surf Camp Popoyo Nicaragua
Surf guiding with locals
Half-day $80 | Full-day $150 (for two surfers)

Explore hidden breaks and the best waves with our expert local surf guides. Relaxed, authentic, and tailored to your level, every trip is a chance to surf Popoyo like a local.

Personalised surf adventures led by locals

El Chante Surf Shop & Café logo at Sardina Surf Camp, Popoyo Nicaragua
View of surfboards at Sardina Shop and Cafe in Popoyo Nicaragua
Reflective exterior view of El Chante Surf Shop & Café at Sardina Surf Camp in Popoyo, Nicaragua
View through the window of El Chante Surf Shop at Sardina Surf Camp in Popoyo, Nicaragua, showing surfboards for rent
Blurry view of surfboards for rent at Sardina Surf Shop, Popoyo
Lead coach Erol Lopez looking at surfboards in Sardina Surf Shop, Popoyo Nicaragua
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Sardina surf shop & cafe

The hub of Sardina Surf Camp — grab great local coffee, fresh juice, or a snack before or after your session. Browse surf essentials and preloved gear, all in a welcoming space with the crew.
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co-founder & lead coach
Smiling surf coach Erol Lopez at Sardina Surf Camp Popoyo Nicaragua
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SURF INSTRUCTOR
Yeferson López, national surf champion of Nicaragua and lead instructor at Sardina Surf Camp in Popoyo, Nicaragua
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SURF INSTRUCTOR
Randy Cabrera, surf instructor at Sardina Surf Camp, Popoyo Nicaragua
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SURF INSTRUCTOR
Surf instructor at Sardina Surf School in Beginners Bay, Popoyo Nicaragua Haminton Gonzalez
Team of surf instructors and lead coach Erol Lopez at Sardina Surf Camp in Popoyo, Nicaragua
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Our team
Our team is a close-knit crew of family and friends, deeply connected to the land and waves. We take pride in supporting one another, keeping the water safe, and mentoring local talent through our graduate surf guide program. See our Google reviews to hear what surfers say about their time with us.