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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
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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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