Ben's Surf Clinic and Surf Shop

Ben's Surf Clinic and Surf Shop is a shoreline-based surf school and retail shop at Dough, Lahinch, County Clare, V95 X7X6. The venue centres on practical, active experiences in the water, with surf lessons and camps designed for a range of abilities. Its approach takes surfers through preparation, practice and technique, including the basics of standing up and staying on a board.

Lessons cater for beginners, improvers and more experienced surfers, with separate options for intermediate and advanced participants. Children and teenagers are also catered for through dedicated lessons and camps. This makes the clinic suitable for visitors starting from scratch, younger surfers building confidence and more capable surfers looking to develop their technique.

The surf school operates directly beside Lahinch shoreline, keeping the setting closely connected to the beach and local surf conditions. A live webcam, tide information and surf updates help provide useful context for planning a session. The atmosphere is focused on learning through activity, with the emphasis on getting into the water, practising skills and enjoying an energetic outdoor experience.

Surf rentals are available alongside lessons, providing an option for visitors who need equipment for a session. The shop also carries wetsuits, surfing accessories and gift vouchers, combining the practical needs of a surf trip with a dedicated retail service. The selection includes equipment and accessories for different stages of participation, from first lessons to ongoing surfing.

Changing facilities and showers are available after lessons, adding a useful practical element for anyone spending time at the beach. The venue is not a food-led business, so its character comes from surf coaching, equipment hire and surf retail rather than dining. Ben's Surf Clinic and Surf Shop suits solo surfers, children and teenagers, groups arranging an active day and visitors seeking a structured introduction to Lahinch surfing.