GLENBEIGH SURF FIELD GUIDE
Five Days on Rossbeigh: A Kids Surf Camp Along the Wild Atlantic Way
Ages 7–12; two hours a day for five days of coached lessons at Rossbeigh Beach led by professional surfer Oscar.
Five Days on Rossbeigh: A Kids Surf Camp Along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Rossbeigh Surf School runs a focused five‑day kids surf camp on Rossbeigh Beach, part of the Ring of Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way. The school, established by professional surfer Oscar, offers patient, professional coaching on a wide, Blue Flag Atlantic beach with waves suited to beginners and intermediate learners in a friendly village setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Structured daily coaching, two hours each day
The program runs for two hours per day over five days, delivering coached progression for mixed ages and levels under qualified instructors and beach lifeguards.
Waist‑deep lessons on a Blue Flag beach
Lessons are staged in waist‑deep water at Rossbeigh Beach, a sheltered stretch of the Atlantic with waves appropriate for learners and intermediates.
Village support and coastal culture
Glenbeigh and the entrance to Rossbeigh Beach provide cafes, pubs and restaurants close to the surf school, so parents have facilities on site while kids are in the water.
What the day feels like
What five days in the water feels like
Each day is short and focused: two hours of coached activity on a wide Atlantic beach where instructors combine skill drills and ocean‑awareness in safe, supervised conditions. The school emphasizes patient instruction and water safety, aiming to build confidence and surf technique across the five sessions.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this camp suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Program runs two hours per day across five consecutive days.
Children should bring swimming trunks, a towel and a bottle of water; showers are available at the surf school.
Meet at Behy Bridge apt 2 in Glenbeigh; parking on the beach is free and the beach entrance has nearby food and drink options.
All instructors are fully qualified coaches and trained beach lifeguards; Rossbeigh Beach is a Blue Flag beach with lifeguards present.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages does the camp accept?
The camp is for children aged 7 to 12.
How long is each lesson?
Lessons run two hours per day for five days.
Do children need to be able to swim?
Yes. Participants need to know how to swim.
Where do we meet on the first day?
The meeting point is Behy Bridge apt 2, Glenbeigh (Behy Bridge apt 2 Glenbeigh Rossbeigh Co Kerry Ireland V93FC98).
Are there toilets, showers and parking?
Toilets are located by the south side entrance to the beach; a shower is located by the surf school and parking on the beach is free of charge.
Are instructors qualified and is the beach supervised?
All surf instructors are fully qualified coaches and trained beach lifeguards; Rossbeigh is a Blue Flag beach with lifeguards present.