Beginner group lesson
Two hours to learn safety, paddling and standing up, in small groups.
from €45 per person
Your first wave, on Ireland’s west coast
Small groups, qualified instructors and all the kit, on a beach that suits beginners from April to October.
- Season
- April to October
- Meeting point
- Our surf hut on Shore Road, beside the beach car park. Come 15 minutes early to change.
- Address
- Strandhill, Co. Sligo
Learn to surf with people who love it
We teach in groups of eight at most, so every surfer gets time with an instructor. Lessons start on the sand with safety and the basics, then we head into waist-deep water where you can stand up.
We pick the time and the spot each day according to the tide and the swell, and we tell you the evening before.
All the kit included
Wetsuit, boots, soft board and a hot shower after.
Groups of eight at most
More time with your instructor, more waves for you.
From age 8
Family lessons, kids’ camps in summer and adult beginners.
Activities
See the activities → 
Family lesson
A private lesson for your family, with an instructor just for you.
from €160 per family of up to 4
Summer kids’ camp
Five mornings of surfing, beach games and ocean safety in July and August.
from €175 per child for the week
What people say
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“Our kids were standing up by the end of the first lesson. Patient, fun instructors.”
Aoife · Example review · August 2026
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“Super Kurs, kleine Gruppe und sehr gute Erklärungen. Sehr zu empfehlen!”
Lukas · Example review · July 2026
Plan your visit to Strandhill
Plan your visit →Strandhill is a small seaside village on the Sligo coast, at the foot of Knocknarea, with cafés, a long beach and seaweed baths.
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Knocknarea
About 10 minutes by car
A steep walk to the cairn on the top, with views over Sligo Bay.
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Sligo town
About 15 minutes by car
Shops, restaurants and traditional music.
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Strandhill village
On the doorstep
Cafés, ice cream and seaweed baths after your lesson.
Questions
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
You need to be comfortable in water out of your depth, but lessons take place in shallow water.
What if the weather is bad?
Rain is fine. If the sea is not safe, we move your lesson or refund you in full.
Book direct
Book online in two minutes. If the sea is not safe, we move your lesson or refund you in full.