Surf Lesson in Strandhill, County Sligo: Personalized Coaching

Catch waves in waist-depth white water with a coach who adjusts the lesson to you

A 2.5-hour surf lesson in Strandhill, County Sligo, where you learn in the ocean with personalized instruction from experienced coaches. The session begins with a 15–20 minute safety briefing and technique work on the beach, then moves into 80 minutes of guided practice in waist-depth white water. All surfboards, wetsuits, boots and safety gear are provided. Hot showers and heated changing rooms are included. Lessons run at 10am or 2pm depending on tides, and the operator confirms your time after booking. Children from age 8 and adults are welcome. You must be able to swim.

The experience

You arrive at Rebelle HQ 15 minutes before your lesson start time to check in and get suited up in a wetsuit and boots. The coach meets you there and walks the group down to the beach together with the surfboards. The first 15–20 minutes happen on the sand: a safety briefing covers what you need to know about the ocean and the conditions that day, then the coach teaches the fundamentals of surfing. How to position yourself on the board, how to pop up, how to read the water. Everyone gets feedback tailored to what they're working on.

Then you paddle out into waist-depth white water for 80 minutes of practice. The coach stays in the water with you, calling out corrections, helping you catch waves, and building your confidence with each one. The lesson is built around what you need that day: if you're a complete beginner, you focus on the pop-up and staying on the board. If you've surfed before, the coach pushes you toward better technique and reading the swell. The ocean here is the Atlantic, and the waves are real, but the waist-depth white water keeps the learning manageable.

After the session, you head back to the heated changing rooms to rinse off in a hot shower. The whole experience is designed around you, not a group moving through a script, but a coach who knows how to teach and who adjusts the session to where you are. Session times are 10am or 2pm depending on the tide that day. The operator contacts you after booking to confirm which one works.

What’s included

• Personalized surf coaching from an experienced instructor.
• surfboard, wetsuit, boots and safety gear.
• 15–20 minute beach instruction covering safety and technique.
• 80 minutes of guided practice in the ocean.
• hot shower and heated changing room access.
• bag storage at Rebelle HQ.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 14:00 and 18:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (16 to 80 years) · Child (8 to 15 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Rebelle Surf

Is this one for you?Book this if you want one-on-one coaching tailored to your level rather than group instruction, with session times (10am or 2pm) set by the operator based on daily tide conditions.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 15 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need to know how to surf before I book this lesson?

No. The lesson is designed for complete beginners through to improvers, and the coach personalizes the instruction to your level. You'll start with fundamentals on the beach and progress in the water at your own pace.

What happens if I can't swim?

Participants must be able to swim. The lesson takes place in waist-depth white water, and swimming ability is a requirement for safety.

Are wetsuits and boards included, or do I need to bring my own?

All equipment is provided: surfboards, wetsuits, boots and safety gear. You don't need to bring anything except a swimsuit underneath.

What time does the lesson start, and how do I know which one to book?

Sessions run at 10am or 2pm depending on the tide conditions on your booking day. The operator contacts you after you book to confirm which time slot works best and suits the ocean conditions.

Is there somewhere to shower and change after the lesson?

Yes. Hot showers and heated changing rooms are included, so you can rinse off and get dry before you leave.