Surfing Experiences

Adult improver

Progress your surfing skills with in depth surf coaching in our Improver Surf Lessons. If you’ve already had some lessons but are struggling to advance past the basics then this is for you. We run these as a One to One session so as we can tailor the session to your level and goals.
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2 hours
Duration
2 hours

Surfing lessons are 2 hours long with your instructor alongside coaching you in the water at all times.

Improver
Level
Improver

Our Improver Surf Lessons are suitable for people with some prior surfing experience and are looking to advance their skills. Coaching is tailored to your level and goals.

Fanore beach
Location
Fanore beach

As the only surf school based at Fanore Beach, we get to enjoy relatively uncrowded waves. This allows you to learn and progress in a less zoo like atmosphere than some other surf locations.

€120
Price
€120

To accelerate your learning curve our Improver Lessons are run One to One with one of our professional instructors. That way you make maximum progression.

Advance your skills

Advance your skills

If you’ve mastered getting to your feet in the whitewater but are struggling to progress then our Improver Lesson is for you. These sessions build on the skills you’ve already learnt and help you progress to the next level. We tailor the lesson according to your level and surfing goals. Using theory and practical guidance, our experienced coaches will help you gain confidence in the surf, work on your technique, catch more waves and progress your surfing.

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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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Skills Progression
Skills Progression

We focus on the areas you’re interested in. Common skills we focus on are paddling, pop-up and stance refinement, catching green waves, basic turning, wave selection and positioning.

Comprehensive Coaching
Comprehensive Coaching

Advance your skills with our comprehensive coaching that includes in-depth knowledge of wind, waves, tides, water safety, and surf etiquette.

Uncrowded Location
Uncrowded Location

Located away from big towns or developments we get to enjoy relatively uncrowded waves giving you more space and waves to focus on your surfing.

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Where to find us
We are located in the beautiful Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Geopark, only 1 hour drive from Galway City
FAQ

FAQ

How do I book?

We schedule in these sessions at a time that suits you. Get in touch via email or phone to book in your session

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

Can I use my own equipment?

Yes you can. We also have a selection of other boards you can try depending on conditions on the day

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 

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

The Improver sessions are not on our booking calendar. You let us know when you are available to surf, we’ll check the forecasts and then schedule your session when forecasted conditions look good

Is it a Group or Private lesson?

We run our Improver lessons on a One to One basis so we can tailor the session to your level and goals. That way you get maximum benefit from your session

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

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.

Working on the basics?
Learning to surf is all about getting the basics right and then lots of practice. All of our courses offer a great way to learn the fundamentals of surfing. We have options to suit all ages and levels

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