Learn to stand up paddleboard (SUP) at Curracloe Beach and Rosslare Strand, Co.Wexford, Ireland, with The Surf Shack, only 2 hours drive south of Dublin.  

The Surf Shack has been operating since 2013.  Opened by a group of stoked friends looking to mix work and fun and make it their job.   Through the years, The Surf Shack has grown, delivering surfing lessons and in 2020 adding stand up paddle activities.

 The Surf Shack instructors are highly experienced, holding ASI stand up paddle instructor rescue and first aid qualifications.  They also hold other instructor qualifications including surfing. 

The Surf Shack offers group and private lessons, SUP Wise learn to SUP certificate courses, SUP tours, team building and rentals  for kids, adults, parties, hens and stag parties, school groups, and corporates.

Lessons are also taught in Irish, with Irish speaking surf instructors. Everyone is welcome from first timers to fluent speakers.

SUP tours take you along the coast, catering for different levels of paddling ability.

SUP rentals are also available to people with some paddling experience.

Kids summer camps are available in holiday times.

The Surf Shack teach you the skills to paddle and control the SUP correctly and safely in the sea. Everything is done in shallow water until you are competent enough to paddle more.

You can also purchase boards and SUP gear from The Surf Shack shop.   The store stocks a large range of brands so you can choose the gear that best suits your abilities and requirements.

The SUP School has toilets and changing facilities.

There are cafes nearby, perfect to relax in after your paddle.

SUP lessons, tours and activities are held at Curracloe Beach and Rosslare Strand Co.Wexford. 

SUP is a great option when the sea is calm.

Situated at the foot of the raven nature reserve, Curracloe Beach is a fun and safe introduction to SUP. You might even see a seal or two!   Curracloe beach is a beautiful stretch of white sandy beach.

Rosslare Beach is popular beach and ideal for paddling when the conditions are flat.

Both beaches are Blue Flag beaches, with lifeguards in summer.