Group Surf Lessons Donegal
Get your group together and take on the waves as a team
Bring the gang
Got a group coming to Donegal?
You could spend the day doing the usual things.
Or you could put everyone on surfboards and see how that goes.
Group surf lessons are a good option if you're travelling with friends, family or a group of children and want to do something together.
Nobody has to know how to surf before arriving.
In fact, watching everyone figure it out together is half the fun.
Friends, families and holiday groups
The first few attempts can be entertaining.
Someone will probably stand up surprisingly quickly.
Someone else will paddle in completely the wrong direction.
Then they'll swap places.
That's surfing.
A group lesson gives everyone the chance to learn the same basics and have a bit of fun while doing it.
If you're bringing children, our kids' and family surf lessons page has more information about younger surfers.
Group kids' surf lessons
If you're organising an activity for a group of children or teenagers, surfing is a good excuse to get everyone outdoors.
Students from age 4 upwards can take part as long as they're confident in the water.
It can be a family group, friends on holiday or another group looking for something different to do in Donegal.
And nobody has to sit on the sidelines.
Planning a stag do?
A stag do surf lesson is certainly a little different.
Get everyone into wetsuits, head for the beach and find out who can actually stand on a board.
There'll probably be some competitive nonsense.
That's alright.
The important thing is that everyone gets involved.
It also means the group gets a few hours outside rather than spending the entire weekend indoors.
Coming from around Donegal or Derry?
Groups travel to Inishowen from different parts of Donegal and the surrounding North West.
If you're staying around Inishowen, coming from Malin Head or travelling across from Derry, a surf lesson can be fitted into a day exploring the coast.
The Fanad Peninsula and other parts of Donegal are also within reach for visitors planning their trip around the area.
What do you need?
Not much.
You don't need previous surfing experience, and the equipment required for the lesson is provided.
Come ready for the water.
Listen to the instructor.
Have a go.
The rest tends to take care of itself.
Get the group together
If you're trying to find something that everyone can actually take part in, surfing is worth considering.
It doesn't matter if half the group has never touched a surfboard.
That's where everyone starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.
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No, and that's really the point of it. The page is upfront that nobody needs to know how to surf beforehand, so a group made up entirely of first-timers is completely normal. If most of your group falls into that category, it's worth a look at the beginner surf lessons page too, since it covers the same starting-from-zero approach.
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Everything needed for the lesson is provided, so there's no need to own or hire gear beforehand. All you really need to bring is yourself, ready to get in the water and follow the instructor — details on booking are on the book surf lessons page.
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Kids can take part from age 4, as long as they're confident in the water. That makes group lessons workable for family holidays, birthday groups, or any mixed-age crowd — more on that side of things is on the kids and family surf lessons page.
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Yes — it's one of the more popular group bookings. Everyone starts from the same place, so there's no awkward gap between someone who's surfed before and someone who hasn't. If part of your group would rather skip the group setup entirely, a private lesson is the alternative.
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Yes, groups regularly travel in from around the North West rather than staying locally in Inishowen. Whether you're based near Malin Head, coming across the Fanad Peninsula, or driving over from Derry, a surf lesson can be built into a day out. Get in touch through the contact page to sort dates around your trip.