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Portrush

Ireland, North East and East

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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ]
Precision: Approximate

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Latitude: 55° 12.308' N
Longitude: 6° 39.127' W

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Access

Portrush is divided into two very surfable beaches: West Strand and East Strand. Both have adequate car parking right at the beaches.

DistanceIn the city

WalkInstant access (< 5min)

Easy to find?Easy to find

Public access?Public access

Special accessDon't know

Surf Spot Characteristics

Surf Spot Quality

Wave qualityRegional Classic

ExperienceAll surfers

FrequencyRegular

Wave

TypeBeach-break

DirectionRight and left

BottomSandy

PowerOrdinary

Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)

Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)

Tide, Swell and Wind

Good swell directionDon't know

Good wind directionSouthEast

Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+

Best tide positionAll tides

Best tide movementRising tide

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Week crowdEmpty

Week-end crowdFew surfers

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Additional Information

Very good beginners spot. East Strand's beach is a lot larger than West Strand's, which can work in West's favour when the waves at East aren't so big.

Atmosphere

Just like Newquay, Cornwall, but in N Ireland. The town's equally as awesome, albeit colder, but the waves are less crowded. A real gem.

General

Well worth a visit - or moving to! Consistent waves, lovely setting.

Author: Ceri Contributors (1)