Rental FAQs
Anyone who has done at least one surf lesson. A basic knowledge of surfing is required. People under the age of 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult at all times during the rental.
€10 for wetsuit only, €15 for a board only and €20 for board and wetsuit. Cash only.
Due to where the surf school is and lack of a decent internet connection, we do not accept card on the beach. There are a few ATMs in Belmullet town. Cash only!
Check out or Instagram and facebook stories. No need to book just come to the beach. Daily updates will be posted to the Instagram and facebook stories. Available times will change daily due to conditions and other groups. Cash only!
We post daily surf reports and updates on our Instagram and Facebook stories so check them out. It is very rare that we have no waves on Glosh Beach.
Swimming togs/bikini, a Towel and some footwear to walk down to the beach. (flip flops, sandals, crocs or shoes) We would advise bringing some warm clothes for after even on the sunny days. If you have a waterproof watch that would be handy to see the time if not, we can let you know. Would be a good idea to bring some food since surfing is great for building up an appetite! Card is not accepted at the beach.
We are located on Glosh Beach. Around 15 minutes from Belmullet town towards Blacksod (an fod dubh). If you are driving from Belmullet towards Blacksod, when you come to the town of Eachliem (around 15 minutes from Belmullet) take the right turn after John Joes Pub. The beach is 2 minutes down that road on the right. We have signs along the road. Or you could just find us on google maps.
Rentals are for a maximum of 2 hours. If you have no way of telling the time on the water let us know and we can wave at you from the beach if needed.
You are more than welcome to rent equipment for a few days in a row. Let the staff know and we can tell you the best times when you are around. You cannot take the equipment home with you.
We have a lot of different size wetsuits. The wetsuits are 4:3 thickness which is more than enough for the Irish summer. You will be nice and warm. We have several different size boards to choose from. All our boards are foamies so they are perfect for learning or experienced surfers looking for a bit of craic! I always say, it is impossible to have a bad surf on a foamie!
There is a risk in surfing. Tonn Nua Surf School will not run surf lessons or equipment rentals if the conditions are not suitable.
All equipment has to remain at Glosh beach.
You can leave your belonging with a staff member and they will be kept safe while you are on the water. Most people leave their clothes and belongings in the car and give us the key to mind.
Summer Camp FAQs
Cost is €125 per person for the 5 days.
Group rates available:
4-8 people €115 per person
9-16 people €105 per person
€50 per child on booking and the remaining balance to be paid in cash on the first morning of the camp.
The deposit will be paid when booking through the website and the rest on the beach on the first morning. All Payments at the beach are Cash only! Due to where the surf school is and lack of a decent internet connection, we do not accept card on the beach. There are a few ATMs in Belmullet town.
The camps are for children under the age of 16
For kids under the age of 10 they need to already be comfortable in the water and able to manage a small surfboard on their own if needs be. This is really a decision for parents as we can’t know for sure until we take the kids into the water.
For kids under the age of 12 we ask that a parent of guardian remains at the beach for the lessons. It’s a great time to go for a walk along the beach or relax and enjoy the beautiful views.
The camp will take place over 5 days (Monday to Friday). We will start at 9.30 and be finished by 11.30 everyday. The times may vary slighty depending on tides and conditions but they will be as close to these times as possible. The daily lessons will progress with the ability of the group and will be aimed at improving throughout the week. We will also teach some water safety and beach knowledge during the week. We aim for your kids to have fun and learn how to surf.
Anyone between the ages of 10 – 16 years old. Friends, siblings and cousins are all welcome. We have had many children join the camp on their own and after the first wave they are best friends.
A basic swimming ability is needed. Our classes are held in waist deep water and all our instructors are qualified lifeguards. The camps are run with a strong safety-first emphasis. If the child is nervous, we ask the parents or gaurdians to remain on the beach during the lesson for at least the first day just so they can get comfortable with waves.
After the deposit has been paid the remainder is due on the first morning the camps start. Card is not accepted due to bad internet on the beach.
All our staff have Gaeilge and will be more than happy to chat away as Gaeilge. All our camps and lessons are thought with a mixture of Gaeilge and English. You do not need to be able to speak Irish to join but you might pick up a few words.
The camps are aimed at progressing over the whole week. To get the full experience we advise you join for the full 5 days. You can only book and pay for the full 5 days.
Yes, camps are probably the only lesson we offer that needs to be booked in advance as they do sell out quickly. €40 deposit on booking to secure your place on the camp. The earlier you book the better.
The camps run every week during July and August, Monday – Friday , 9.30am – 11:30am. 5 consecutive days. The times may vary slightly depending on tides and conditions but they will be as close to these times as possible.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time. On the first morning of the camp please be 20-25 minutes early. The camp will start when all the kids are in their wetsuits which can take some time. We ask parents to remain and help with dressing them. We ask you to arrive early so we can spend as much time on the water as possible.
Towel, swimming togs, a bottle of water and warm clothes for after. If it’s warm, then sunscreen but please put it on a little in advance so it is not running into their eyes the minute they hit the water. If they need any medication (inhalers) please bring it along.
We are located on Glosh Beach. Around 15 minutes from Belmullet town towards Blacksod (an fod dubh). If you are driving from Belmullet towards Blacksod, when you come to the town of Eachliem (around 15 minutes from Belmullet) take the right turn after John Joes Pub. The beach is 2 minutes down that road on the right. We have signs along the road. Or you could just find us on google maps. 😊
Lesson FAQs
€35 for 16 years or older, €30 for 15 years or younger.
You can book surf lessons using our website and following the instructions there. Full payment is made when booking through the website. Book Here!
Our surf lessons have become very popular so please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Book Here!
The deposit will be paid when booking through the website and the rest on the beach on the first morning. All Payments at the beach are Cash only! Due to where the surf school is and lack of a decent internet connection, we do not accept card on the beach. There are a few ATMs in Belmullet town.
We do not run lessons if the conditions are unsuitable. If we have to cancel a lesson due to dangerous conditions and we can not find another time or day that works for you we will issue you a full refund. If you cancel the lesson then you will not be issued a refund.
All equipment and a qualified instructor is included in your lesson price. We use the best foam boards on the market and warm 4mm suits so for sure you will be snug. (not to mention the Craic!)
Lessons are 2 hours long. If the lesson was meant to start at 1pm it will finish at 3pm. The minimum amount of time in the water will be 90 minutes..
Please arrive to the lesson at least 15 minutes prior to starting, this gives everyone time to get wetsuits on and organise themselves. It also means no one will be held up so we can spend more time in the water. If you are late, the lesson will start without you. Please allow extra time on your journey for some traffic (Tractors, cows, etc.)
Yes our booking system is setup so you can book as many people as possible.
The minimum age is 6 and the max is how ever old you want! With kids under the age of 12 we ask that a parent or guardian remain on the beach during the lesson.
July and August are pretty set times. Weekdays 12pm and 2pm. Weekends 9.30am, 12pm and 2pm. These times might vary slightly depending on conditions and tides, but we try to keep them as close to these times as possible. May, June, September. Weekdays and Weekends 9.30am, 12pm and 2pm. These times might vary slightly depending on conditions and tides, but we try to keep them as close to these times as possible. If you are looking to do a lesson outside of these hours contact us and we can see what we can do. Outside of June, July and August we have more flexibility.
You don't need to be a strong swimmer. Our classes are held in waist deep water and all our instructors are qualified lifeguards. The lessons are run with a strong safety-first emphasis. If a child is nervous, we ask the parents or guardians to remain on the beach during the lesson if they are not taking part in the lesson.
We are located on Glosh Beach. Around 15 minutes from Belmullet town towards Blacksod (an fod dubh). If you are driving from Belmullet towards Blacksod, when you come to the town of Eachliem (around 15 minutes from Belmullet) take the right turn after John Joes Pub. The beach is 2 minutes down that road on the right. We have signs along the road. Or you could just find us on google maps.
All our staff have Gaeilge and will be more than happy to chat away as Gaeilge. All our lessons are thought with a mixture of Gaeilge and English. You do not need to be able to speak Irish to join but you might pick up a few words.
You can leave your belonging with a staff member and they will be kept safe while you are on the water. Most people leave their clothes and belongings in the car and give us the key to mind.
Tonn Nua Surf School will not run surf lessons or equipment rentals if the conditions are not suitable. All Our instructors are fully qualified Beach lifeguards and are experienced surfers. The lessons will take place in waist deep water and the instructor will be with you at all times. The lessons are run with a strong safety-first emphasis.
Swimming togs/bikini, a Towel and some footwear to walk down to the beach. (flip flops, sandals, crocs or shoes) We would advise bringing some warm clothes for after even on the sunny days. Would be a good idea to bring some food since surfing is great for building up an appetite!
Surf Club
When you join the club you will be added to a members only WhatsApp group. The group will be where updates and availability will be posted. 1 members only surf lesson is run a week and the option to join a lesson outside of the members only lessons. All availability will be sent to the WhatsApp group.
The prices are as follows.
€250 for the 3 months of June, July and August.
€100 for 4 consecutive weeks.
Contact me via WhatsApp and we can sort it from there. We will arrange for you to join a members lesson and you can pay the joining fee then.
The member ship will get you a big discount in rental of equipment outside of lessons. It will cost €5 instead of the usual €20 for board and wetsuit.
If you want to join a lesson outside of the members only lesson it will a discounted rate of €10 per member.
No prior experience is needed. Most members have joined as complete beginners and improved at their own pace. The lessons are suited to all levels.
You don’t need to be a strong swimmer. Our classes are held in waist deep water and all our instructors are qualified lifeguards. The lessons are run with a strong safety-first emphasis. If a child is nervous, we ask the parents or guardians to remain on the beach during the lesson if they are not taking part in the lesson.
All ages welcome. We have a wide mix of ages in the club.
All surf club members are in a WhatsApp group. All updates and availability are posted there.
We run 1 members only lesson a week. The days and times vary depending on conditions. As a member you can also join normal lessons for €10. Availability will be posted in the WhatsApp group.
Yoga and surf lessons
The lesson is split into 2 sections. The first is 30 minutes of Yoga on the beach with a qualified yoga instructor. The second is the surf lesson. Most people would come dressed in comfortable clothes for yoga then get a wetsuit after the yoga is finished.
The yoga and surf lessons are €35. A deposit of €15 is paid on booking. The remaining balance of €20 is to be paid in cash on the beach. BOOK NOW!
We do not run lessons if the conditions are unsuitable. If we have to cancel a lesson due to dangerous conditions and we cannot find another time or day that works for you, we will issue you a full refund. If you cancel the lesson, then you will not be issued a refund.
You can book surf lessons using our website and following the instructions there. A deposit is paid when booking through the website. Book Here!
Yes you need to book in advance as we cannot guarantee availability on the day. Go to surf lesson section of the website and book now.
Every Sunday in June, July and August. It’s a great way to finish off the weekend and get you set up for the week ahead. The lesson times vary but they will be held in the afternoon.
If the weather is unsuitable for the yoga section of the lesson then the surf lesson will still take place. If this happens then it will cost €30 instead of the €35. If the conditions are too dangerous for surf and yoga then the lesson will be cancelled.
Any clothing that you need for yoga, a Towel, , swimming togs/bikini and some footwear to walk down to the beach. (flip flops, sandals, crocs or shoes) We would advise bringing some warm clothes for after even on the sunny days. Would be a good idea to bring some food since surfing is great for building up an appetite!
No prior experience is required. All the lessons are beginner friendly.
Everyone and all ages are welcome to join.
All surf equipment and a qualified instructor is included in your lesson price. We don’t supply yoga mats but most people bring towels with them as the yoga takes place on the beach. We use the best foam boards on the market and warm 4mm suits so for sure you will be snug. (not to mention the Craic!).
You don't need to be a strong swimmer. Our classes are held in waist deep water and all our instructors are qualified lifeguards. The lessons are run with a strong safety-first emphasis. If a child is nervous, we ask the parents or guardians to remain on the beach during the lesson if they are not taking part in the lesson.
The deposit will be paid when booking through the website and the remaining balance is paid before the lesson starts. All Payments at the beach are Cash only! Due to where the surf school is and lack of a decent internet connection, we do not accept card on the beach. There are a few ATMs in Belmullet town.
We are located on Glosh Beach. Around 15 minutes from Belmullet town towards Blacksod (an fod dubh). If you are driving from Belmullet towards Blacksod, when you come to the town of Eachliem (around 15 minutes from Belmullet) take the right turn after John Joes Pub. The beach is 2 minutes down that road on the right. We have signs along the road. Or you could just find us on google maps.
All our staff have Gaeilge and will be more than happy to chat away as Gaeilge. All our lessons are thought with a mixture of Gaeilge and English. You do not need to be able to speak Irish to join but you might pick up a few words.
You can leave your belonging with a staff member and they will be kept safe while you are on the water. Most people leave their clothes and belongings in the car and give us the key to mind.
Tonn Nua Surf School will not run surf lessons or equipment rentals if the conditions are not suitable. All Our instructors are fully qualified Beach lifeguards and are experienced surfers. The lessons will take place in waist deep water and the instructor will be with you at all times. The lessons are run with a strong safety-first emphasis.
Please arrive to the lesson at least 15 minutes prior to starting, this gives everyone time to get wetsuits on and organise themselves. It also means no one will be held up so we can spend more time in the water. If you are late, the lesson will start without you. Please allow extra time on your journey for some traffic (Tractors, cows, etc.)
Opening Hours / Bookings
We are open from May 1st to September 30th.
If it is a summer month (June, July and August) booking and you are sure of dates it's best to book in advance.
July and August are pretty set times. Weekdays 12pm and 2pm. Weekends 9.30am, 12pm and 2pm. These times might vary slightly depending on conditions and tides, but we try to keep them as close to these times as possible. May, June, September. Weekdays and Weekends 9.30am, 12pm and 2pm. These times might vary slightly depending on conditions and tides, but we try to keep them as close to these times as possible. If you are looking to do a lesson outside of these hours contact us and we can see what we can do. Outside of June, July and August we have more flexibility.
Yes, during the months of June, July and August. Surf reports and rental availability will be posted daily to our Instagram and Facebook stories. Outside of these months please check in advance before coming as we may not be open. Rentals depend on weather conditions of the day. If we think it is unsafe for surfing, we will not rent out equipment.
