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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Ballyheirnan Bay
Ireland, North West
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 55° 14.939' N |
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There are a number of access spots along the road which runs parallel to the beach. DistanceWeek-end trip WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?OK Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyDon't know
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerOrdinary, Fun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorth, NorthWest, NorthEast
Good wind directionWest, SouthWest, South, SouthEast, East
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
Additional Information
Ballyheirnan is at the top of Fanad Head, north Donegal. It has several access points along the long crescent shaped bay, with waves varing in size according to the swell direction and a prevailing offshore wind. Water and beach is beautifully clean so lets keep it that way.
Atmosphere
In winter its a religious experience and a good summer swell is reasonably common with good empty waves. Plus it's too far and not 'cool' enough for the surfing sheep to get to.
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Author: sandy storey Contributors (2)
Comments
By Mark , 04-04-2006
I've seen that guy - I've seen that guy too. I think he has the surf shop in letterkenny. This beach is great with a few classic breaks near by too!!!
By grace , 09-02-2006
Great Beach break! - A fantastic beach break with a good right hand peak , best surfed three hours before high. I saw one guy ripping up here last week he seems to be the only one up on a regular basis. the place is usually empty!
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By Matt , 31-08-2007
He does rip! - Yeah that is the guy who has the shop and surf school, he tears the place apart! But there are also a few other local guys who rip up here!