Surf School in Donegal for Every Level
Surf lessons across north Donegal, with the beach picked on the day to suit the swell and the wind.
Surf Lessons at Malin Head, Fanad and Near Derry
Surf Lessons Across North Donegal
North Donegal surfing isn't one beach. The coast is long, and the waves change with the swell and the wind, so where we teach on any given day depends on what the sea is doing. Our lessons run from the top of the Inishowen peninsula across to Fanad.
We choose the beach that gives your group the best chance of a good session, and sometimes that changes on the morning of the lesson.
Surf Lessons at Malin Head
Malin Head is Ireland's most northerly point and one of the wilder places to be in the water. Surf lessons at Malin Head suit people who want to feel properly remote.
Conditions can run bigger here, so we match the spot to the group, and on rougher days we'll move you somewhere gentler.
Visiting for the day?
Our guide to things to do in Inishowen fits around a lesson and covers what to see near Malin Head.
Surf Lessons On The Fanad Peninsula
Fanad sits across Lough Swilly from Inishowen and has sheltered bays with soft sand underfoot, a good combination when you're learning. If you'd like surf lessons on the Fanad Peninsula, tell us when you book and we'll plan around the tide.
Surf Lessons Near Derry
Derry is the nearest city to most of our lessons, so plenty of surfers make the trip up for the day. A morning lesson followed by lunch on the peninsula is an easy plan.
Families staying in the city can look at our kids summer surf camp, which works well as a kids camp near Derry in the holidays.
Surf School Near Buncrana
Buncrana is the main town on this side of the peninsula, and we're the local option for a surf school near Buncrana. Staying for a few days? A surf weekend in Donegal is easy to build around us.
Choosing Your Lesson
Whichever area you're in, the lesson types stay the same. If it's your first time, start with beginner surf lessons. Coming with friends? Try group surf lessons, or look at a stag, hen or corporate surf day for a bigger crowd. If you'd rather have an instructor to yourself, there are private surf lessons too.
Our main page on surf lessons in Ireland explains the full range, and the guide to the best surf spots in Donegal covers the beaches in more detail.
Book Your Surf Lesson
Ready?
Book your surf lesson online, or get in touch if you'd like to talk through where to go first. You can meet the team too, and a surf lesson gift voucher covers anyone who'd rather be given the lesson.
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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Somewhere on the north Donegal coast, between the top of Inishowen and Fanad. We choose the beach on the day to suit the swell, wind and tide. Ask us when you book and we'll point you to the right one, or have a look at our guide to the best surf spots in Donegal.
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Yes. Derry is the nearest city to most of our lessons, and plenty of our surfers come over from there for the day.
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Tell us where you'd like to go when you book, whether that's Malin Head or Fanad, and we'll do our best. The sea has the final say though, so the beach on the day depends on conditions.
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If it's too big for the group, we move you somewhere gentler. If it's flat or the conditions don't suit a lesson at all, we'll let you know and sort out another day with you.