Learn how to surf and have surfing lessons at SUB 6, an ASI accredited surf school, located at the Whiterocks Beach in Portrush, on the beautiful Causeway Coast in County Antrim, Ireland. 

Portrush is the surfing capital of Northern Ireland, with many surf options for beginners and experts alike. 

SUB 6 is owned and run by Carl Russell.  He’s been operating  a surf school since 2005 and got involved in stand up paddle to keep fit and active, when there was no surf. 

Carl is a Level 2 Stand Up Paddle Instructor (Exposed Waters), an elite advanced surfer with sports athlete specific training and expertise.  He also holds ASI Level 2 Surfing Coach, RLSS Beach Lifeguard, NASM Level 3 Personal Trainer, Reps Registered and Insured Level 2 Reps Fitness Instructor, Spin Instructor, Life Support 3 First Aid qualifications and is an RLSS beach lifeguard trainer.  

SUB 6 offers a range of group and private surfing lessons, beginner to advanced levels including kids surf camps, kids parties, adult beginner group, intensive course, private family lesson, corporate days,  hen and stag parties and  progression sessions.

They offer programs for school groups, whether it be primary or secondary - 8 weeks of programs giving students more of an insight into safe surfing and water knowledge.  Youth and Sports Clubs will enjoy a session with team building fun and lesson to get you to your feet as so as possible, if you are interested in making the surf session more fitness orientated SUB 6 can also provide this.

High performance workshops are also conducted for aspiring competitors or for anyone wanting to improve their elite surfing skills. 

Special Surf 'n' Spa sessions offer a total get away - get fit, relax and be pampered.    

They can help with accommodation and have a surf shop so can help you find the right gear at a great price.  Photo shots and video of your surfing experience are also available. 

SUB 6 also provide stand up paddle lessons and tours. 

SUB 6 is an ASI Instructor Training Centre (ITC). Carl is authorised to train others to be ASI accredited surfing instructors.

Change rooms and showers.
Parking is available. 

The surf school operates at Whiterocks Beach.  It is a spectacular location, being situated on a mile long peninsula extending into the Atlantic Ocean on the North coast of Ireland with panoramic views over the ocean of the Causeway Coast towards Scotland and the Donegal hills.

It’s the perfect place to learn to surf with gentle rolling waves.    

For the intermediate to advance level surfers, there is a choice of waves nearby.

Giants Causeway – on the coastline and is famous for its 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption.  It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded in myth and legend.  Only a 15 minute drive from Portrush.