Doughmore Strand and Spanish Point are particularly renowned for quality surfing. Get more info on the local surfing scene at www.beachwizard.com/beach.asp?country=Ireland&beachid=1980
Surf Schools in the area:
Ben’s Surf Clinic, Lahinch, Co. Clare.
Ben's Surf Clinic provides highly professional surf coaching for those who have advanced past the beginner lessons other surf schools provide. Courses are highly intensive with as much time as possible spent in the water while always maintaining the element of fun and enjoyment. Services include one off lessons, private lessons, weekend surf clinics and a free advisory service. Courses generally run around the Lahinch area, however if students prefer, other locations, such as Spanish Point, Doonbeg and Fanore can be considered depending on surf conditions.
Tel: +353 86 8448622
Email: ben@benssurfclinic.com
Web: http://www.benssurfclinic.com/
Lahinch Surf School, Lahinch, Co. Clare.
Lahinch Surf School is based at the beach hut on Lahinch promenade on the west coast of Ireland and provides a safe, relaxed and affordable introduction to the exhilarating sport of surfing. The two-mile long beach in Lahinch with its variety of breaks caters for novice, intermediate and experienced surfers. Lahinch Surf School is ideally located offering close surfing from Limerick, Ennis and Galway, and has good access from Dublin and Shannon.
Tel/Fax: +353 (0) 65 7082061
Mobile: +353 (0)87 9609667
Email: info@lahinchsurfschool.com
Web: http://www.lahinchsurfschool.com/
Ocean Scene Surf School, Lahinch, Co. Clare
This ISA approved surf school’s services include one off surf lessons, 3 day and 5 day surf courses, surf safaris as well as group and team building options. All of their instructors are qualified beach lifeguards as well as qualified surf coaches. The surf school’s website features a live surf web cam which is updated every minute, so surfers can go online and get a look at the day’s conditions.
Tel: +353 (0) 65 7081108
E-mail: surf@oceanscene.ie
Web: www.oceanscene.ie
The Green Room Surf School, Lahinch, Co Clare.
This ISA approved surf school prides itself on quality lessons using a ratio of 1 instructor to 5 pupils, which means a better lesson and a safer one for its students. The Green Room offers 2 hour, 3 day and 5 day courses, and all equipment is included. The school also has special deals for groups, families, clubs, etc.
Tel: +353 (0) 65 7082771
Mobile: +353 (0) 87 9833018 (before 9pm)
E-mail: stuartsurfergreen@hotmail.com
Web: www.greenroomlahinch.com
White Water Surf Co., Miltown Malbay, Co Clare.
White Water Surf Co. is ISA approved and the owner is a qualified beach lifeguard and an ISA surfing instructor. Services offered include one off lessons, private lessons, weekend surf clinics and a free advisory service. The school runs its surfing lessons at Spanish Point beach.
Tel: +353 (0) 65 7079780
Mobile: +353 (0) 86 8625564
E-mail: patandorlakeane@hotmail.com
Web: www.whitewatersurfco.com