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Drive through the one way sytem in Portrush, past the Arcadia and East is the turn off on the left. It is signposted.
English (Translate this text in English): Drive through the one way sytem in Portrush, past the Arcadia and East is the turn off on the left. It is signposted.
English (Translate this text in English): Drive through the one way sytem in Portrush, past the Arcadia and East is the turn off on the left. It is signposted.
English (Translate this text in English): Drive through the one way sytem in Portrush, past the Arcadia and East is the turn off on the left. It is signposted.
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Curran Point
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityWorld Class
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionLeft
BottomSandy
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouthWest, South
Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementFalling tide
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
Additional Information
For the experienced surfer, try the right at the Arcadia with a late take off, you will get barelled. For those inexperienced two pieces of advise. (1)Take off towards the shoulder off the wave or try a peak further up the beach, not Whiterocks though. (2) Only come here if you are fully capable of lengthy hold-downs and rip battles. Not showing signs of localism here, just concerned about the number of beginners who get in trouble here.
English (Translate this text in English): For the experienced surfer, try the right at the Arcadia with a late take off, you will get barelled. For those inexperienced two pieces of advise. (1)Take off towards the shoulder off the wave or try a peak further up the beach, not Whiterocks though. (2) Only come here if you are fully capable of lengthy hold-downs and rip battles. Not showing signs of localism here, just concerned about the number of beginners who get in trouble here.
English (Translate this text in English): For the experienced surfer, try the right at the Arcadia with a late take off, you will get barelled. For those inexperienced two pieces of advise. (1)Take off towards the shoulder off the wave or try a peak further up the beach, not Whiterocks though. (2) Only come here if you are fully capable of lengthy hold-downs and rip battles. Not showing signs of localism here, just concerned about the number of beginners who get in trouble here.
English (Translate this text in English): For the experienced surfer, try the right at the Arcadia with a late take off, you will get barelled. For those inexperienced two pieces of advise. (1)Take off towards the shoulder off the wave or try a peak further up the beach, not Whiterocks though. (2) Only come here if you are fully capable of lengthy hold-downs and rip battles. Not showing signs of localism here, just concerned about the number of beginners who get in trouble here.
Atmosphere
Unbelievable vibe, we all know each other. On a sunday evening in the Summer, maybe 40 of us in the water. When waiting for sets, most of us congregate and joke around. You wont find a better spot. Its La Graviere with colder water but a better vibe. At East, just come and let your spirit fly.
English (Translate this text in English): Unbelievable vibe, we all know each other. On a sunday evening in the Summer, maybe 40 of us in the water. When waiting for sets, most of us congregate and joke around. You wont find a better spot. Its La Graviere with colder water but a better vibe. At East, just come and let your spirit fly.
English (Translate this text in English): Unbelievable vibe, we all know each other. On a sunday evening in the Summer, maybe 40 of us in the water. When waiting for sets, most of us congregate and joke around. You wont find a better spot. Its La Graviere with colder water but a better vibe. At East, just come and let your spirit fly.
English (Translate this text in English): Unbelievable vibe, we all know each other. On a sunday evening in the Summer, maybe 40 of us in the water. When waiting for sets, most of us congregate and joke around. You wont find a better spot. Its La Graviere with colder water but a better vibe. At East, just come and let your spirit fly.
General
East is the best beach break in Ireland, the winter of 04/05 has been awesome.Very powerful, hossegor style, no localism, Troggs and a breath taking backdrop. I dont need to say anymore.
English (Translate this text in English): East is the best beach break in Ireland, the winter of 04/05 has been awesome.Very powerful, hossegor style, no localism, Troggs and a breath taking backdrop. I dont need to say anymore.
English (Translate this text in English): East is the best beach break in Ireland, the winter of 04/05 has been awesome.Very powerful, hossegor style, no localism, Troggs and a breath taking backdrop. I dont need to say anymore.
English (Translate this text in English): East is the best beach break in Ireland, the winter of 04&#47;05 has been awesome.Very powerful, hossegor style, no localism, Troggs and a breath taking backdrop. I dont need to say anymore.
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By Johnboi , 23-08-2010
- East Strand is a class beach to surf.. it says that its a left, but I have had plenty of rights on it. Towards the Arcadia can be cleaner on windy days. just dont get too close. lol. The last surf session I had there with my mate was awesome. Can't wait for the swell to kick in again. hopefully it'll start to pick up again within the next week or 2!