About the Centre

The National Surf Centre will provide high quality fully serviced changing, shower and locker facilities with the extensive ground floor space to be used for surf class training and demonstrations. A bespoke surf and leisure retail experience will occupy the ground floor space and upstairs, a large-scale flexible meeting room, with breath-taking views of the ocean and surrounding landscape, will offer a wide and inclusive programme of services to support the surfing novice to experienced surfer and will also be available for hire for meetings and events.
Through developing a clear commercial plan, the National Surf Centre will be a self-sustaining tourism enterprise. It will be managed to the highest professional standards and will play an active role in supporting and contributing to the vibrant and growing entrepreneurial community of Strandhill across tourism, health, leisure, wellness, technology and creative industries.
Strandhill is already recognised as a prime surfing destination and this facility will further enhance its reputation on the national and international stage. It will provide new reasons for visitors to stay longer in Strandhill by increasing awareness of the many outdoor activities in the immediate area.
The National Surf Centre Strandhill was developed by Sligo County Council, in partnership and with Grant Aid support from Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Rural and Community Development (RRDF Rural Regional Development Fund).
The centre will be the home base for a number of local surf schools and the County Sligo Surf Club. The centre will host national and international surf competitions. The centre is now a net zero carbon building and will operate to best practice sustainability standards.