Sligo surfing. Sligo. Guided. 2½ hours, Sligo

About this activity

Warning: surfing is addictive and can lead to considerable thrills and spills! Come and experience surfing and bodyboarding on Sligo’s world-famous surf coast on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Sligo’s surf coast has the most consistent swell - the slow and regular movement of the sea in rolling waves that do not break, in all of Europe and Sligo’s surf coast holds the record for the largest wave surfed in Ireland. Whether you’re a novice or a more experienced wave warrior, come and experience more with our team of professional surf instructors. We will show the novice how to catch their first wave in a few easy steps in a safe, fun environment and help all surfers improve their surfing skills.

Surfing Lessons On the Water Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Ireland Wild Escapes

Ages: Children (8–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: We provide all necessary surfing equipment (soft surfboards, warm wetsuits and boots), access to changing rooms and showers in County Sligo Surf Club and storage for personal belongings.

Itinerary

Warning: surfing is addictive and can lead to considerable thrills and spills! Come and experience surfing and bodyboarding on Sligo’s world-famous surf coast on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Sligo’s surf coast has the most consistent swell - the slow and regular movement of the sea in rolling waves that do not break, in all of Europe and Sligo’s surf coast holds the record for the largest wave surfed in Ireland. Whether you’re a novice or a more experienced wave warrior, come and experience more with our team of professional surf instructors. We will show the novice how to catch their first wave in a few easy steps in a safe, fun environment and help all surfers improve their surfing skills. Surf lessons last 3 hrs including 30 min check in time. All surf classes are weather dependent, and safety is our priority, and as with all water sports, it is advisable to be able to swim.

Stop 1
Strandhill Beach

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We are located in Failte Ireland's National Surf Centre on the Shore Road, Strandhill opposite the Strand Bar. Our meet-up point is the yellow Surf Experience van at the back of the centre

End point

We are located in Failte Ireland's National Surf Centre on the Shore Road, Strandhill opposite the Strand Bar. Our meet-up point is the yellow Surf Experience van at the back of the centre

Using your ticket

Surf guide +353 (0)87 747 1915

Sligo Surf Experience is located in Failte Ireland's National Surf Centre on the Shore Road, Strandhill opposite the Strand Bar.

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/uqqEH7oGuC73LRBV8

Eircode: F91 XH50

Our meet-up point is the yellow Sligo Surf Experience van at the back of the centre. You can't miss us.

There two car parks which are free of charge to use: the seafront car park and the main car park. The seafront car park is often full, especially in summer. There are plenty of spaces in the main car park on Shore Road located two hundred metres from the seafront promenade at Strandhill Beach.

If driving, please aim to arrive early (15 minutes before the start time) to find a parking space. Please try to be on time for your surf session otherwise you may keep other surfers waiting. If you are late, the surf lesson may start without you.

Our surf session last 2.5 hours from start to finish. All surf sessions are suitable for beginners. You will have your own instructor as a surf guide for the duration of your visit to our surf school. All the necessary surfing equipment (boards, wetsuits, booties) is provided by us. You just need to bring along a towel and swimming gear to wear under your wetsuit.

Please bring a towel and warm clothes to change back into after surfing

Enjoy!