Ollie's Lahinch Surf Centre
Ollie's Lahinch Surf Centre is situated in Lahinch County Clare and offers surf lessons catering for all ages and skill levels.
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What to expect
Ollie's Lahinch Surf Centre is situated in Lahinch County Clare and offers surf lessons catering for all ages and skill levels.
A lesson lasts 2 hours from start to finish. Starting with theory on the beach on basic skills and safety information, learners then get straight into the water where the fun begins. Options range from private one-on-one lessons to three day surf safaris ideal for groups or team-building.
Ollie's Lahinch Surf Centre adhere to the Irish surfing associations guidelines on student to pupil ratio of 8 pupils to 1 instructor and all instructors are qualified beach lifeguards as well as qualified surf coaches.
The school is owned and run by Ollie Welsh, a dedicated local surfer of Lahinch and surrounding breaks.
Lahinch is Ireland’s premier surfing town. Its picturesque location and plethora of world-class surf breaks ensure a steady flow of enthusiastic surfers year round. The nature of the break in Lahinch makes it a perfect location for beginner surfers. The long flat beach creates a slow, consistent wave that does not punish a beginner surfer.
More information
- Time to allow
- 1-2 hours
- Listed by
- Fáilte Ireland Attractions