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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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 ballyheigue ireland southwest

Ireland, South West

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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ]
Precision: Approximate

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Latitude: 52° 23.256' N
Longitude: 9° 50.192' W

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drive through ballyheigue heading towards the beach as you come into capark which faces the sea look to the right you will notice reef/rocks that start to make kerry head up there it is works on mid tide to high back to mid because of rock/reef. great when working.if thats goood you can get a fast powerful hollow beach break on the beach.section happy days...this beach does not work often

English (Translate this text in English): drive through ballyheigue heading towards the beach as you come into capark which faces the sea look to the right you will notice reef/rocks that start to make kerry head up there it is works on mid tide to high back to mid because of rock/reef. great when working.if thats goood you can get a fast powerful hollow beach break on the beach.section happy days...this beach does not work often

English (Translate this text in English): drive through ballyheigue heading towards the beach as you come into capark which faces the sea look to the right you will notice reef/rocks that start to make kerry head up there it is works on mid tide to high back to mid because of rock/reef. great when working.if thats goood you can get a fast powerful hollow beach break on the beach.section happy days...this beach does not work often

English (Translate this text in English): drive through ballyheigue heading towards the beach as you come into capark which faces the sea look to the right you will notice reef/rocks that start to make kerry head up there it is works on mid tide to high back to mid because of rock/reef. great when working.if thats goood you can get a fast powerful hollow beach break on the beach.section happy days...this beach does not work often

DistanceDay trip

WalkInstant access (< 5min)

Easy to find?OK

Public access?Public access

Special accessPaddle > 20mn or Boat

 Surf Spot Characteristics

Surf Spot Quality

Wave qualityNormal

ExperienceExperienced surfers

FrequencySometimes break

Wave

TypeReef-rocky

DirectionRight and left

BottomReef (coral,sharp rocks etc..) with sand

PowerFast, Powerful

Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)

Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)

Tide, Swell and Wind

Good swell direction

Good wind direction

Swell sizeStarts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+

Best tide positionMid and high tide

Best tide movementRising and falling tides

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Week crowdEmpty

Week-end crowdEmpty

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Dangers

- Rips / undertow
- Rocks

 Additional Information

jus beware of rocks/reef say no more on entering and exiting,may be let the first 1/2 waves go so it covers the area with water more so , then happy days.

English (Translate this text in English): jus beware of rocks/reef say no more on entering and exiting,may be let the first 1/2 waves go so it covers the area with water more so , then happy days.

English (Translate this text in English): jus beware of rocks/reef say no more on entering and exiting,may be let the first 1/2 waves go so it covers the area with water more so , then happy days.

English (Translate this text in English): jus beware of rocks/reef say no more on entering and exiting,may be let the first 1/2 waves go so it covers the area with water more so , then happy days.

Atmosphere

someting different great spot when working has all the elements of danger with out being if sensible.hardly any one knows about it when others are there surfing good atmosphere say hello hows it going dont drop in or snake and you are fine.

English (Translate this text in English): someting different great spot when working has all the elements of danger with out being if sensible.hardly any one knows about it when others are there surfing good atmosphere say hello hows it going dont drop in or snake and you are fine.

English (Translate this text in English): someting different great spot when working has all the elements of danger with out being if sensible.hardly any one knows about it when others are there surfing good atmosphere say hello hows it going dont drop in or snake and you are fine.

English (Translate this text in English): someting different great spot when working has all the elements of danger with out being if sensible.hardly any one knows about it when others are there surfing good atmosphere say hello hows it going dont drop in or snake and you are fine.

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