Surfing Experiences

Adult Beginner Group lessons

Kick off your surfing adventure by joining one of our Adult Beginner Group lessons. Learn to surf in a fun, friendly and safe environment. You can join a group on your own or bring along some friends. This is the perfect introduction to surfing. Get ready for an unforgettable journey of fun and excitement in the surf
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2 hours
Duration
2 hours

Surfing lessons are 2 hours long and take place in waist depth water under the careful supervision of our surf Instructors who are in the water with the surfers at all times

Beginner
Level
Beginner

Our Beginner Group Surf lessons are suitable for those with no experience or who have already done a few lessons. Coaching is tailored to each individual in the water

Fanore Beach
Location
Fanore Beach

With the only surf school at Fanore Beach you get to enjoy the true surf experience immersed in Nature and uncrowded waves. A Blue Flag Lifeguarded beach with one of the most amazing backdrops in the country

From €45
price
From €45

Joining one of our Adult Beginner Surf Lessons costs €45. This includes all the equipment. We also have Private Surf Lesson options if you prefer to learn to surf on your own

Join the Adventure

Join the Adventure

Our Beginner Group Surf lessons offer the perfect introduction to the surfing basics. These sessions are designed for those with no prior experience. However even if you’ve done a few lessons already, you’ll get great benefit from joining these group sessions. Our experienced Instructors tailor their coaching to your level. Hands on coaching throughout the session will help you master the fundamentals of surfing, gain confidence in the water and experience the joy of learning to surf.

The second section of the lesson is out there in the surf putting all that you’ve learnt into practice.

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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
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🥰🙏
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.
katerina kubecka , July 2024
This was an absolutely wonderful camp! My daughter did one week as a complete beginner, never having even touched a surfboard before, she then asked me to book a second week for her because it was so good! She can now stand and turn and do a few tricks on the board, 10/10 would absolutely recommend! A great way to learn to surf and a fun way to spend your summer! The instructors were great and the whole thing was just awesome ❤️👍
Johnny Corcoran , July 2024
Fantastic time with Aloha Surf school. Very accommodating and great for large groups. We were a stag of 10 all with mixed surfing experience and the lesson catered for all. Great beach, great instructors and most importantly lots of fun. We had a great day out and would definitely come back again!
Valéry Gauthier , July 2024
The Aloha Surf School’s instructor was really helpful and wanted us to learn catching the waves by ourselves! It was easy to follow the instructions and the Fanore Beach is perfect for beginners! I highly recommand the Aloha Surf School if you want to learn surfing in Ireland!
Jack Dummer , July 2024
This was an incredible experience! We took the bus from galway and spent 2 hours learning the basics of surfing. The instructors were great and even dropped us off at the local pub afterwards. Highly reccomend.
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not just another sheep in the flock!
Small groups
Small groups

We keep our groups small so that everyone receives lots of assistance and hands on coaching. We pride ourselves on our personalised approach

Expertise
Expertise

In 2024 our surf school is 20 years providing amazing surf experiences. Our coaches are all highly experienced, fully qualified Surf Coaches and Beach Lifeguards

Surf & Savvy
Surf & Savvy

While the focus of the lesson is learning to surf, we also ensure you learn important knowledge on rip currents, surf etiquette, tides and how to stay safe in the ocean

Book your lesson Book your lesson
If you can’t find a lesson time available that suits, or you would like to book in on your own, please contact us as we schedule in lessons all the time and most likely can accommodate.
Where to find us
We are located in the beautiful Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Geopark, only 1 hour drive from Galway City
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is all the equipment included?

Yes all equipment is included, You just need your swim gear, towel and some warm clothes for afterwards. We provide surfboards, warm wetsuits and boots. In the colder months we also provide gloves and hoods

Do you need to be a good swimmer?

Our lessons are held in maximum waist depth water with an instructor in the water at all times. However you do need to have some basic swimming ability and be able to thread water

What are the lesson times?

Our lesson times revolve around the tide times. These change daily and so our lesson times can be at different times according to the tide times for that day.  Contact us for additional times that may not be in our booking calendar yet

Can’t find a lesson time scheduled for when you want to go?

We schedule in lessons all the time according to demand. If you can’t find a lesson on a day that suits you, please get in touch and we can let you know what we have available

Can I just show up or do I have to book in advance?

All our lessons are pre-booked. We schedule lessons all the time. If you can’t find a lesson time that suits, please get in touch

What if conditions are unsuitable??

We always run in the rain as you’re getting wet anyway! If it looked like sea conditions were going to be unsuitable, we would get in touch to let you know and reschedule or refund. Please check our Terms and Conditions for more details

How many people are in a Beginner Group lesson?

The most people you would have with one instructor would be 8 people. Generally our lessons are run in small groups of 4-6 people

Are there toilets and showers available?

Yes there are toilets at the beach and also outdoor showers available

Have another question? Feel free to contact us on Whatsapp.

Already surf before?
Already surf before?
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