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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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 Castlerock

Ireland, South East

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 Access

Coming in to Castlerock town, drive straight onto the Beach, The river break is at the extreme right of the beach. Easy jump of pier rocks or endure a long paddle.

English (Translate this text in English): Coming in to Castlerock town, drive straight onto the Beach, The river break is at the extreme right of the beach. Easy jump of pier rocks or endure a long paddle.

English (Translate this text in English): Coming in to Castlerock town, drive straight onto the Beach, The river break is at the extreme right of the beach. Easy jump of pier rocks or endure a long paddle.

English (Translate this text in English): Coming in to Castlerock town, drive straight onto the Beach, The river break is at the extreme right of the beach. Easy jump of pier rocks or endure a long paddle.

DistanceTake a car

WalkShort walk (5-15 mn)

Easy to find?Easy to find

Public access?Public access

Special accessPaddle > 20mn or Boat

 Surf Spot Characteristics

Alternative name The Pier

Surf Spot Quality

Wave qualityRegional Classic

ExperienceExperienced surfers

FrequencyRegular

Wave

TypeRivermouth

DirectionLeft

BottomSandy

PowerPowerful, Fun

Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)

Good day lengthVery Long (300 to 500 m)

Tide, Swell and Wind

Good swell directionNorth

Good wind directionSouth

Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 5m / 16 ft and over

Best tide positionHigh tide only

Best tide movementRising tide

More details

Week crowdEmpty

Week-end crowdFew surfers

Webcam urlhttp://www.troggs.com 

Dangers

- Rips / undertow
- Man-made danger (buoys etc..)

 Additional Information

When surfing the rivermouth, respect the locals and you will have a friend for life. Be sure to turn right fast or risk eing sucked back up the face and pumelled into the water or sand. Great vibe here.

English (Translate this text in English): When surfing the rivermouth, respect the locals and you will have a friend for life. Be sure to turn right fast or risk eing sucked back up the face and pumelled into the water or sand. Great vibe here.

English (Translate this text in English): When surfing the rivermouth, respect the locals and you will have a friend for life. Be sure to turn right fast or risk eing sucked back up the face and pumelled into the water or sand. Great vibe here.

English (Translate this text in English): When surfing the rivermouth, respect the locals and you will have a friend for life. Be sure to turn right fast or risk eing sucked back up the face and pumelled into the water or sand. Great vibe here.

Atmosphere

Real laid back atmosphere in the water, pure admiration and no competition. Excellent for aerials for those good enough to tackle. Use the rip as a conveyor belt and if you get annoyed going right, paddle across the river and surf Bailes on Portstewart, a great left.

English (Translate this text in English): Real laid back atmosphere in the water, pure admiration and no competition. Excellent for aerials for those good enough to tackle. Use the rip as a conveyor belt and if you get annoyed going right, paddle across the river and surf Bailes on Portstewart, a great left.

English (Translate this text in English): Real laid back atmosphere in the water, pure admiration and no competition. Excellent for aerials for those good enough to tackle. Use the rip as a conveyor belt and if you get annoyed going right, paddle across the river and surf Bailes on Portstewart, a great left.

English (Translate this text in English): Real laid back atmosphere in the water, pure admiration and no competition. Excellent for aerials for those good enough to tackle. Use the rip as a conveyor belt and if you get annoyed going right, paddle across the river and surf Bailes on Portstewart, a great left.

General

This spot rocks. Go and enjoy!

English (Translate this text in English): This spot rocks. Go and enjoy!

English (Translate this text in English): This spot rocks. Go and enjoy!

English (Translate this text in English): This spot rocks. Go and enjoy!

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