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Access
Head for Portstewart by road, then follow the signs for Portstewart Strand or "The Strand". Drive down onto the beach to park.
English (Translate this text in English): Head for Portstewart by road, then follow the signs for Portstewart Strand or "The Strand". Drive down onto the beach to park.
English (Translate this text in English): Head for Portstewart by road, then follow the signs for Portstewart Strand or "The Strand". Drive down onto the beach to park.
English (Translate this text in English): Head for Portstewart by road, then follow the signs for Portstewart Strand or "The Strand". Drive down onto the beach to park.
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special access4x4
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Portstewart Strand
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerFun
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorthWest
Good wind directionSouthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide positionMid tide
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdUltra crowded
Webcam url
Dangers
Additional Information
Car parking on the beach, operated by the National Trust, currently £4.50 per day for parking. Has Tea shop, toilets and shower at east end of beach. Half a mile of beach breaks, park level with the spot that takes your fancy. Don't park lower than the high tide line!
English (Translate this text in English): Car parking on the beach, operated by the National Trust, currently £4.50 per day for parking. Has Tea shop, toilets and shower at east end of beach. Half a mile of beach breaks, park level with the spot that takes your fancy. Don't park lower than the high tide line!
English (Translate this text in English): Car parking on the beach, operated by the National Trust, currently £4.50 per day for parking. Has Tea shop, toilets and shower at east end of beach. Half a mile of beach breaks, park level with the spot that takes your fancy. Don't park lower than the high tide line!
English (Translate this text in English): Car parking on the beach, operated by the National Trust, currently £4.50 per day for parking. Has Tea shop, toilets and shower at east end of beach. Half a mile of beach breaks, park level with the spot that takes your fancy. Don't park lower than the high tide line!
Atmosphere
Great spot if you like to get out of your car and straight into the surf. Can get crowded in the summer. Lovely sandy bottom, which is how I like my bottoms!
English (Translate this text in English): Great spot if you like to get out of your car and straight into the surf. Can get crowded in the summer. Lovely sandy bottom, which is how I like my bottoms!
English (Translate this text in English): Great spot if you like to get out of your car and straight into the surf. Can get crowded in the summer. Lovely sandy bottom, which is how I like my bottoms!
English (Translate this text in English): Great spot if you like to get out of your car and straight into the surf. Can get crowded in the summer. Lovely sandy bottom, which is how I like my bottoms!
General
Great spot, something different as long as you don't mind changing and loading the car on the sand.
English (Translate this text in English): Great spot, something different as long as you don't mind changing and loading the car on the sand.
English (Translate this text in English): Great spot, something different as long as you don't mind changing and loading the car on the sand.
English (Translate this text in English): Great spot, something different as long as you don't mind changing and loading the car on the sand.
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