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An SYB group standing together in the shallows at Playa Maderas, Nicaragua

NICARAGUA IN NOVEMBER. DRY SEASON STARTS.

November is the start of Nicaragua's dry season: sunny skies, clean lighter waves and warm water. SYB runs three group surf weeks at Playa Maderas in November 2026, five nights each.

See the three weeks
  • 📍 Playa Maderas
  • 🗓️ Nov 16, Nov 21 or Nov 26
  • 🌙 5 nights
  • 💸 From $1,950

🗓️THREE NOVEMBER WEEKS. PICK ONE.

These cards update on their own. If a week says sold out, it is.

Nov 16 to 21: the week before Thanksgiving.
Nov 21 to 26: home on Thanksgiving Day.
Nov 26 to Dec 1: starts on Thanksgiving Day.

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Beat the Holiday Rush.

16 - 21 November 2026
5 nights
From $1,950 / person
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Over Thanksgiving
5 spots left
Surf Yoga Beer

Surf Yoga Beer

Friendsgiving, Tropical Edition.

21 - 26 November 2026
5 nights
From $1,950 / person
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Over Thanksgiving
4 spots left
Surf Yoga Beer

Surf Yoga Beer

Give Thanks in the Surf.

26 November - 1 December 2026
5 nights
From $1,950 / person

Pay 20% today, the rest later.

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☀️WHY NOVEMBER.

The rain stops, the sun comes out and the waves clean up.

Sunset over the Pacific from an infinity pool at Villas Playa Maderas☀️ Dry season starts
A first time surfer standing up on a wave with her instructor behind her at Playa Maderas🏄 Lighter, cleaner waves
A woman surfing a small wave at Playa Maderas, Nicaragua🌊 Warm water, no wetsuit
A traveler running through the shallows at Playa Maderas, Nicaragua✈️ Trade the cold for the beach
  • 🌬️ Offshore winds almost every day
  • 🌡️ Water in the high 70s to mid 80s
  • 🔰 The beginner friendly season
  • 🌧️ Rainy season runs May to October

The month by month version is in our guide to the best time to surf in Nicaragua.

🌴FIVE NIGHTS, START TO FINISH.

Same villas all week. You unpack once.

The Pacific coast of Nicaragua near Playa Maderas, seen from the airDay 1You land, we driveBe in by 2:00 PM. Dinner is where everyone meets.
A group beach workout on the sand at Playa Maderas, NicaraguaMorningsMove firstBeach workout, boxing, jungle gym or yoga.
A surf instructor teaching three beginners on the sand at Playa Maderas, NicaraguaThenCoached surfFirst timers start on the sand.
Three travelers with drinks at a beach bar in NicaraguaAfternoonsPool, beach bar, townOr a second session in the water.
SYB travelers dancing on the deck of a catamaran at golden hour off the coast of NicaraguaMidweekBoat dayMusic, snorkeling and a sunset sail home.
Travelers in costume laughing at a theme night at the villas in NicaraguaNightsDinner, then the fun partTheme nights, karaoke, a beach bonfire.
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🛌WHERE YOU SLEEP.

Villas Playa Maderas. Three private villas on a jungle cliff, right above the surf.

A traveler at the edge of a villa pool above the Pacific at Playa Maderas🏊 Infinity pool
A covered terrace with wooden chairs looking over the bay at Villas Playa Maderas🌅 Your front porch
A shared bedroom with two beds at Villas Playa Maderas🛏️ Shared spot
A yoga class on a deck above the ocean at Villas Playa Maderas🧘 The yoga deck
  • ❄️ A/C and hot water
  • 🚿 A bathroom for every bedroom
  • 📶 Fast wifi
  • 🐒 Monkeys by the pool
  • 🔒 Gated, security 24/7

🎬SEE IT MOVE.

Straight from Playa Maderas. Tap to play.

A day with us in Nicaragua
Staying active on the trip
This is Nicaragua
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🤔IS IT YOUR TRIP?

The honest version of who this one fits.

It fits if

  • ✅ You have never surfed, or you are still learning
  • ✅ You want sun in November
  • ✅ You are coming solo and want a crew
  • ✅ You want the whole week planned

Skip it if

  • 🚫 You want big, powerful waves: those come May to October
  • 🚫 You want a quiet week alone
  • 🚫 You want days with nothing planned

Coming for the holiday? See Thanksgiving in Nicaragua.

💸WHAT $1,950 COVERS.

Book more than six weeks ahead and 20% holds your spot.

Nov 16 to 21, 2026
Shared from $1,950
Private $2,650
Nov 21 to 26, 2026Over Thanksgiving
Shared from $1,950
Private $2,650
Nov 26 to Dec 1, 2026Over Thanksgiving
Shared from $1,950
Private $2,650
A traveler standing among surfboards at Playa Maderas, Nicaragua🏄 Surf lessons
SYB travelers posing on the deck of a catamaran in Nicaragua⛵ Catamaran day
Two travelers doing a boxing drill on the lawn at the villas in Nicaragua🥊 Morning workouts
A yoga pose in silhouette at sunset on the beach in Nicaragua🧘 Yoga sessions
Also in the price
  • 🏡 5 nights at Villas Playa Maderas
  • 🍳 5 breakfasts, 4 chef dinners
  • 🚐 Airport shuttles
  • 🔥 Bonfire, karaoke, theme nights
  • 💆 A 30 minute massage
  • 🍹 Open bar at the villas
  • 📸 Photographer and videographer
  • 🧭 Your SYB trip leaders

Not in the price: flights, lunches, one dinner in town, drinks at outside bars, horseback riding, and travel and medical insurance, which is required.

A circle of SYB travelers with their arms around each other, seen from behind, above the Pacific in Nicaragua
“Instead I ended up bonding with this incredible group of diverse, loving, ridiculous and insanely loud humans.”Kayla, Nicaragua 2020

💬QUICK ANSWERS.

Is November a good time to visit Nicaragua?

Yes. November is the start of the dry season, which runs to April: sunny skies, clean lighter waves and glassy mornings.

Is the surf good in Nicaragua in November?

Yes, and it is the start of the best season for beginners. The waves run lighter and cleaner than in the rainy season, and offshore winds off Lake Nicaragua show up almost every day.

How warm is the water in November?

The water sits in the high 70s to mid 80s Fahrenheit all year. You do not need a wetsuit.

Is November rainy season in Nicaragua?

No. The rainy season runs May to October. November to April is the dry season.

When are SYB's Nicaragua trips in November?

November 16 to 21, November 21 to 26 and November 26 to December 1, 2026. Each is five nights at Villas Playa Maderas. The last two fall over Thanksgiving.

How much does it cost?

From $1,950 per person in a shared room, or $2,650 for a private room with its own bathroom, for 5 nights. Flights are extra. Book more than six weeks before the trip and a 20% deposit holds your spot.

Which airport should I fly into?

Managua (MGA) if you can. It is about a 2.5 hour drive with no border. Liberia in Costa Rica (LIR) is about 3 hours plus a land border crossing. Land by 2:00 PM on arrival day for the group shuttle and book your flight home for 12:00 PM or later.

What happens if I have to cancel?

Cancel more than 45 days before the trip starts and everything you have paid becomes trip credit, good toward any SYB trip within 12 months. Inside 45 days, payments are non-refundable. Travel and medical insurance is required.

A group of SYB travelers cheering in silhouette at sunset above the Pacific in Nicaragua

SUN, SURF AND A CREW.

Three November weeks at Playa Maderas.

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