Ollie's Surf Academy

Ireland’s leading performance surf coaching, led by Big Wave Surfer and Irish Team Coach Ollie O’Flaherty. The country’s most experienced coach, trusted for proven progression and results.

Expert coaching

Ollie's Surf Academy provides unparalleled surf coaching, from beginners to European champions. Benefit from group video analysis, personalized 1-on-1 sessions, wave pool trips and intensive multi-day retreats designed to maximize your surfing potential.

Our offerings

We offer a diverse range of surf coaching experiences tailored to your unique needs. Discover our programs and retreats, designed to take your surfing to the next level.

Improver Lessons 

Start your surfing journey with our improver lessons, designed to get you from your soft top to a hard board and surfing confidently on green waves. These sessions are in water with Ollie and can evolve into video analysis sessions over time. They are designed for a 1 on 1 experience to gain the very best from your session. Board rental can be organised with gear from a local begginer school.

Sessions are 2 hours and are 100 euro per hour for private sessions. 

Intermediate coaching

Refine your skills and progress to the next level with our intermediate coaching programs.

These sessions are mainly based around video analysis and again can be 1 on 1 or in a group. 

Video analysis is a key element in the progression of surfing and is used here to figure out where the areas you can improve on such as, maneuvers, positioning, entry to wave, wave reading, new surf spot, line up awareness and being on the right equipment.

1 on 1 is 100 Euro an hour.

Group rates 50 Euro pp

These courses can also be multiple days long so please drop me an email or what's app to enquire thanks.

 

 

Advanced training

Push your limits with our advanced training, including video analysis and personalized feedback.

These sessions again can be 1 on 1 or in a group. These sessions are aimed at surfers who want to maximise their surfing day to day to perform high impact maneuvers or surfers looking to compete at junior or senior level at national or international level.

With my experience working with surfers such as Josh Karbus, Sadie shaloo,Ruby Fanning, and Conor Moroney with many others, I have coached national champions all the way to the European and World level. 

Through different drills such as visualisation, surf skate training, land based movements, video analysis, maneuver theory and a mentor type guidance students grow as a surfer and ocean reader. I believe you truly you need to understand how the ocean works and how waves work to become a good all-around surfer.

 

1 on 1 sessions 100 Euro per hour.

Group sessions 50 Euro pp

These courses can also be multiple days long so please drop me an email or what's app to enquire thanks.

Multi-Day Surf Retreats

Immerse yourself in a high-performance surf retreat designed to accelerate progression and deliver a truly unique surfing experience.

Our 3-day surf retreats combine expert coaching, breathwork training, recovery, and analysis in a focused, supportive environment. Each retreat includes hotel accommodation with daily breakfast, access to a swimming pool and sauna, CO₂ surf apnea training, in-water coaching, video analysis, and detailed technical feedback.

Retreats are run at two distinct levels, depending on the dates:

  • Improver / Intermediate

  • Intermediate / Advanced

This ensures you’re training alongside surfers of a similar ability, allowing for targeted coaching and meaningful progression.

We’ve partnered with Lahinch Coast Hotel for accommodation and Kate Karbus, world-renowned free diver and wildlife explorer, to deliver a truly unique and performance-driven surf experience.

Requirements

To get the most from this retreat, participants must:

  • Be comfortable paddling out to clean, unbroken waves

  • Consistently ride left and right

  • Have solid board control and confidence in the line-up

What’s Included

  • 3 full days of structured surf coaching along the West Coast of Ireland on the Wild Atlantic Way 

  • Hotel accommodation at Lahinch Coast Hotel

  • Daily breakfast included

  • Swimming pool & sauna access

  • CO₂ surf apnea & breath control training with Kate Karbus along with warm up routine for the mind, body and lungs before you surf

  • Equipment guidance & line-up awareness

  • Surfboard and wetsuit rental available if needed

  • In-water coaching with Ollie

  • Equipment guidance, surf chart reading, line up awareness

  • Filmed surf sessions

  • Video analysis with detailed feedback

  • Clear progression plan after the retreat

  • Ongoing support via WhatsApp or email for Pricing & Enquiries

For retreat dates, availability, and pricing, please get in touch directly.

Email: info@olliessurfacademy.ie
WhatsApp: Available on request after initial enquiry

About ollie

Learn from the best! Ollie O Flaherty is a Big Wave Surfer, Irish Team Coach, and multi-time National Champion. With years of experience and accolades, Ollie brings unparalleled expertise to every coaching session. Experience the difference with Ollie's Surf Academy from begginer all the way to European finalists. 

Hear from our surfers

Don't just take our word for it. Read testimonials from our satisfied surfers who have transformed their skills with Ollie's Surf Academy.

"Ollie's coaching was fantastic! I went from barely standing to catching waves consistently. Highly recommend!"

Aoife Murphy

"The video analysis sessions were incredibly helpful. Ollie's attention to detail helped me improve my technique dramatically."

Cillian Byrne

"The surf retreat was the best experience ever! I learned so much and had an amazing time. I'll definitely be back!"

Niamh O'Connell

Contact us

Location

Lahinch, Co Clare
Ireland