The Irish coastline is one of the most prolific and beautiful surfing backdrops in the northern hemisphere, if not the world. For the past few years the world’s amateur surfers and best professionals alike have flocked to surf the secret emerald coastline and enjoy the hospitality of the Irish. Ireland is blessed with a huge variety of quality surf spots and some really uncrowded areas – meaning that you will get the best out of your surf trip.
Located only 15 minutes from the Marine Hotel is a very popular surfing location called Doughmore. Doughmore is a fairly exposed beach and reef break that has very consistent waves and works all around the year. Many surfers from across Ireland visit the surfing locations surrounding Kilkee for some great waves and an enjoyable weekend break. Read more here…
The two-mile long beach in Lahinch with its variety of breaks caters for novice, intermediate and experienced surfers. 5 miles further south you will find Spanish Point, another perfect surfing beach. Both are some of the best places in Europe to learn surfing with the advantage of the slower rolling Atlantic waves.
The town of Lahinch is located in the Mid-West of Ireland in County Clare, approximately thirty minutes driving time from Kilkee. Lahinch is a seaside tourist town with a lot of charm. Lahinch is located ideally when staying in Kilkee, offering the closest surfing from the towns of Limerick, Ennis and Galway and with good access from Dublin and Shannon.