Aloha surf school

Surfing On the wild atlantic way

Welcome to Aloha Surf School

Located in the heart of The Burren, Aloha Surf School runs surf lessons at Fanore Beach, Co. Clare, Ireland. Nestled within the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Geopark on the Wild Atlantic Way. Surfing with us allows you to escape the crowds and really enjoy a unique surfing experience.

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Our School
Our School
Aloha Surf School in Fanore, Co.Clare, offers personalised surf lessons with experienced instructors on one of the most beautiful surf beaches in Ireland. Join our welcoming community for an unforgettable and exciting wave riding experience.
Rent your equipment

Rent your equipment

If you’ve already done a few lessons or have some surf experience then you can rent whatever gear you need to hit the water. We have a selection of surf boards and body boards for every level.

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Enjoy a unique surfing adventure

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Surfing with us at Aloha Surf School you’ll find a supportive and encouraging environment where you can build confidence in the water, develop new skills, and make lifelong memories

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The Aloha Difference
Decades of expertise
Decades of expertise

Established in 2004, this year we celebrate 20 years of spreading the stoke of surfing. Safe to say we know how to deliver an unforgettable surf experience.

Outstanding Location
Outstanding Location

In the heart of The Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Geopark. Learn to surf on one of the most beautiful surfing beaches on the Wild Atlantic Way.

Bespoke Coaching
Bespoke Coaching

We specialise in personal, hands on coaching. Our groups are kept small so that everyone receives our experienced Surf Instructors personalised coaching and assistance.

What Our Customers Have To Say

5.0
José Angel Refoyo Vizán , September 2024
Great first surfing experience! Jude and Pete were so friendly and welcoming. Jude was great at explaining everything clearly. Even though the weather was a bit wild we had so much fun! Definitely recommend if looking for surfing lessons. We had great craic! WE LOVE YOU JUDE 😄
Michael Furey , September 2024
My daughter and I had recent first time lesson here with Jude and Aloha surf school and had a brilliant time. Will go again for sure!
Ben Morrison , August 2024
Great location, good surf, really friendly and attentive instructors with cake and coffee to round things off. Had a brilliant afternoon surfing with Aloha. Son wasn’t sure before we arrived, but as we drove down and he saw the awesome surf he immediately changed his mind. Peter and Ali quickly had us kitted out in wetsuits and bootees, and we headed down to the beach. It’s a wonderful location - gentle sloping beach meaning we could start off in knee-waist deep water (this was our first time ever) - felt very safe - before venturing slightly further out. We had really good instruction from Jude (a former student at Aloha, who just loved it so much he kept coming back until they made him part of the team!) - we both got up on the boards fairly quickly and had an absolute blast. Our hard afternoon’s play was adequate justification for us to tuck into delicious smoothies / iced coffee / doughnut etc from their coffee van ‘Skylarks’ - really hit the spot. Son seems convinced he was the superior surfer - looking forward to a return trip, when we can test this again 😀
Maaike Nicolai-Geerling , August 2024
Our highlight of a full week staying in Galway with two teenagers was a surf lesson at aloha surf school. It was a beautiful ride through the Burren, a good surf spot en very friendly people! Instead of only the teenagers we joined the class as well! Family Fun! Thanks for this advise! We loved it!
Cathal Black , August 2024
Peter is an absolute gent
N8674TLrebeccam , August 2024
Our family had so much fun doing a two hour surf lesson. It was cold and rainy but once our wet suits were on we felt warm. Jude was a great teacher and our kids want to go back again tomorrow to practice their surfing skills. A definite highlight of our trip!
alan robinson , August 2024
Aloha Surf School at Fanore beach was an absolute hit with our family during our stay in County Clare! Beautiful spot, lovely waves and the instruction and care provided the surf team was excellent. Very safe and superb fun. Will recommend highly to anyone heading to Wild Atlantic way. Thanks a million!
Samantha McMahon , July 2024
My son (nearly 8) and I had a great time with "Aloha Surf School"! They were all very kind and motivating in and outside of the water! They took their time to explain everything and gave individual tipps in the water that helped immensely! Would definitely recommend it for both children and grown-ups, we were both beginners and loved all of it🥰🙏
samanthamB9575AY , July 2024
My son (nearly 8) and I had a great time with "Aloha Surf School"! They were all very kind and motivating in and outside of the water! They took their time to explain everything and gave individual tipps in the water that helped immensely! Would definitely recommend it for both children and grown-ups, we were both beginners and loved all of it🥰🙏
Family O Kelly , July 2024
Amazing surf holiday enjoyed with Aloha. Ali, Pete and Jude were brilliant. Our boys said they had the ‘best time ever’ and we all can’t wait to go back. We highly recommend taking lessons here. Thank you so much guys, we’ll see you again soon.
kevinrJ6776NS , July 2024
Everyone at Aloha surf school/rentals was awesome. My family and I traveled over from Florida for a few weeks and had to get in a surf. We weren’t able to travel with our own gear so thankfully we found Aloha! Super pleasant staff and at an amazingly beautiful location. We will definitely be telling all our friends and family to seek them out if they go to Ireland. Can’t say enough good things about all the staff there. The equipment was clean and readily available! If you have trouble contacting them use What’sApp, I had a response in minutes and they even gave me up to date conditions for the surf. Thanks again for your hospitality!
familyo672 , July 2024
Amazing surf holiday enjoyed with Aloha. Ali, Pete and Jude were brilliant. Our boys said they had the ‘best time ever’ and we all can’t wait to go back. We highly recommend taking lessons here. Thank you so much guys, we’ll be back soon.
About Aloha Surf School
About Aloha Surf School

Aloha Surf School is a family run business established 20 years ago back in 2004. Motivated by a deep love of the sport and the ocean, Pete brings over 30 years of surfing and lifeguarding experience to the running of their activities. Backed up running the Surf School by his wife Ali whose background is as a Doctor, you can rest assured with their extensive expertise that you’re in safe and experienced hands.

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