Bundoran, Ireland- Surf

As the Stormriders Surf Guide says “Donegal Bay is one of the few places in Europe to warrant the title ‘a surfer’s paradise’”

Our accommodation is based in the seaside coastal town of Bundoran. The houses are right on Tullan Strand – one of the most consistent beginners waves in the country. It is the perfect place to start, and is great for intermediates with a perfect wedge appearing off the cliff.

Further north is Rossnowlagh, said to be the first beach ever to be surfed in Ireland back in the 60s. It’s a perfect place for beginners and intermediate surfers to polish there skill. Don’t forget to have a drink in the legendary Surfers Bar before you leave!

In the centre of Bundoran town is The Peak, arguably Ireland's best wave. Numerous World and European surfing competitions have been held here, it’s a perfect place to watch the locals rip it up.

Lessons:

We team up with Fin McCool Surf School for our lessons – run by the Neil Britton, who has represented Ireland previously and comes from a family of surfing pioneers

REGULAR LESSONS
2 DAYS	2 hours a day, incl. wetsuit and board	70.- €
5 DAYS	2 hours a day, incl. wetsuit and board	175.- €

CHILDRENS LESSONS
5 DAYS	3 hours per day Includes all Equipment, Beach Activities and Refreshments	110 €

Seperate Board and Suit Hire

Board & Wetsuit        - 35 € per day
Surfboard                  - 25 € per day
Bodyboard                 - 12 € per day
Wetsuit                     - 12 € per day

The surf school is fully approved and insured by the ISA (Irish Surfing Association) and they operate a surf shop stocked with most leading brands and items.

Surf Beaches

As always you can of course take to the water and explore for yourself…

For beginners the top beach breaks are Rossnowlagh, Tullan and further south to Streedagh. Mullaghmore Strand is a nice beach for longboarders.

40 minutes south of Bundoran, in Sligo, is the surf village of Strandhill, a very popular surf beach with surf shops and the famous Strand Bar.

For intermediates and advanced there is countless choices – it’s all about exploring and finding out for yourself.

Mullaghmore head is Ireland’s premier big wave spot, made famous this year when local tow-in surfers caught 50 foot waves.

Drive further west in Sligo and you will reach Easkey, home to Ireland’s most famous waves.

Come surf Europe with us…