The 10 Best Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing in Ireland, Ireland

July 26, 2021 Darleen Reid

Woven with wild greenery and Gaelic legends, the Emerald Isle is one of Europe’s most prized jewels. Rugged Atlantic beaches and mystery-shrouded sites rub shoulders with the cosmopolitan cities of Belfast and Dublin, where literary history and warm Irish hospitality are always in abundance.
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1. Ollies Lahinch Surf Centre

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5.0 based on 67 reviews

Ollies Lahinch Surf Centre

Ireland and Lahinchs finest surf school offering affordable high standard Surf lessons in Lahinch County Clare Ireland, Free Jacuzzi, hot showers, sauna, steam-room, changing rooms, learn to surf in a friendly Vibrant and safe environment ! with all year round waves Lahinch is the best beach to learn to surf on in the world due to the smooth sand bottom creating long rolling walls of white water ! Largest Variety of surfboards available to rent in Lahinch !

2. Surfworld Bundoran

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5.0 based on 109 reviews

Surfworld Bundoran

Your family run premier surf shop and surf school located in Ireland's surfing capital - Bundoran, Co. Donegal! Over the last 25 years the Bundoran surfing scene has grown and Surfworld has grown with it, to become one of the most recognised names in the core Irish surfing industry. The feel of a locally owned, grass roots and all core surf retailer still holds pride and place in our store. Browse our online surf shop, visit our Bundoran store or book a surf lesson with one of our awesome surf instructors!

3. Lahinch Surf School

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5.0 based on 171 reviews

Lahinch Surf School

Lahinch Surf School is all about being friendly, safe and fun in the surf! Established by John McCarthy, three times Irish Senior Surf Champion, John established Co.Clare's first Surf School to share his love and 'stoke' for surfing. Lahinch Surf School has stayed true to that dream ever since. When we're not surfing big waves at the Cliffs of Moher (the wave John named "Aileens"), you'll find us at our 'Beach Hut' on Lahinch promenade. The positive vibes are infectious dude! Courses: Outside of doing a single two hour lesson any day of the year, our most popular courses are the 'Weekend Surf Course' for adults, which is 3 fun lessons over the weekend; and our Kids(9-12), Teens(13-18) and Grom(6-8) Camps in school holidays. You are welcome to come join the fun at Lahinch Surf School.

4. Freedom Surf School & Adventure

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5.0 based on 92 reviews

Freedom Surf School & Adventure

An Award winning Surf School with over 35 years of experience .Guaranteed fun at our Authentic Beach Cottage facility Activities,Surfing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding , Bodyboarding,Nordic Walking,Team Challanges,Ecology Hikes.Equipment Hire.Located in an authentic Irish Setting surrounded by cottages just a stones throw from the beach.Facilities include ,indoor lecture room,Male & Female changing rooms,Hot Showers, Coffee Bar- indoor & outoor eating areas .Irish Language Activity Programmes. Approved by The Irish Surfing Association & Failte Ireland.Sponsored by Billabong.Open All Year.

5. Ben's Surf Clinic

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5.0 based on 287 reviews

Ben's Surf Clinic

Ben has been coaching surfing since 1993 and set up Bens Surf Clinic in Lahinch Co. Clare to become the top Lahinch surf school. We provide top quality surf lessons with a difference. We work in small groups with a level 2/3 surf coach to give lots of personal attention and hopefully help you progress quickly. We coach all levels or surfer from beginner to advanced including video analysis. We were Ireland's first hard board surf school and are delighted to coach you on your own board, or bring you through the complete basics.All our lessons are for two hours in the water, as we believe time in the water is what people really want and is also the best place to learn. We have a wide range of lessons and course for kids right through to the old adventurer so come along and try a new surf experience.

6. Lahinch Surf Experience

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5.0 based on 211 reviews

Lahinch Surf Experience

Learn to surf in the lovely seaside town of Lahinch. Surf lessons and Surf Rental equipment are available from us all year round. For great value and great fun visit Lahinch surf experience and we will have you surfing the waves in no time.

7. Aloha Surf School

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5.0 based on 42 reviews

Aloha Surf School

Aloha Surf School are situated in the heart of the Burren at beautiful Fanore Beach in Co. Clare. They run surfing lessons and Stand Up Paddleboarding for all ages and abilities, from beginners to improvers, adults, families and kids. They also rent all the equipment you need to get in the water. They are recommended and approved by the Irish Surfing Association.

8. Perfect Day Surf School

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5.0 based on 160 reviews

Perfect Day Surf School

Perfect Day Surf School is located in Strandhill, Sligo. Established in 1998, we specialise in small group and individual surf lessons, childrens summer camps, stag and hen parties, special needs groups and school tours. Our unique 1 to 5 instructor to student radio maximises the safety, coaching and fun aspect of learning how to surf. Also offering SUP (Stand up Paddle)lessons and tours.

9. Blackfield Surf School

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5.0 based on 104 reviews

Blackfield Surf School

Blackfield Surf, kitesurf and SUP School is the only approved surf School on Achill Island.We are fully approved by the Irish Surfing Association and are one of only two schools in Mayo with this accreditation. If you need a surfing lesson or to hire some wetsuits, surfboards or body boards, just drop in! If you would like to learn to kitesurf, or improve, just give us a call.If you would like to go on a stand up paddleboard expedition through caves and arches-let us bring you! We run a hugely popular and (very small) surf camp for children aged 8-16 during the months of July and August.The surf school runs from our iconic double decker bus on Keel beach. In winter (October - March) our bus is closed but we are always happy to run lessons or hire equipment! Just call us!

10. Surf Mayo

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5.0 based on 114 reviews

Surf Mayo

Mayo's first surf school, established in 1998, SURFMAYO was one of the first surf schools and surf hire companies established in Ireland. We are also an ISA (Irish Surfing Association) approved surf school, where we abide by stringent ISA surf school standards and are evaluated yearly. With 20+ years of experience, SURFMAYO surf school caters for all ages and abilities in surfing. Whether you are a complete beginner, improver or advanced surfer, we offer professional surf coaching and equipment to suit your needs. We have on hand some of Ireland's finest surf coaches all of whom are fully-trained lifeguards and highly experienced, passionate surfers. We offer surf lessons for groups, families, friends, hens & stag groups, school tours and sports clubs, any age; you are all welcome to taste the ultimate surfing experience on this beautiful stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way.

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