From a tall Castlerock semi-local, the right off the pier is first class when it's working. The rest of the beach has variable, shifting sandbars. Any locals I know are OK, we've never given any hassle so dont know what the problem is. I'm no pro, OK I'm pants, but I still try... Andrew M, disappointed to read the "locals" warning, sorry to hear about your dad.
Best surf of my life here! Long distance slow swell makes this wave perfect for longboaders and bodyboarders. Only the liffey on a great day comes close.
A lovely break that can get very hollow over 4ft in the middle of the beach. Richies 3-4 ft glassy sets are more likely to be found in the Golf hotel overlooking the beach!
I was just surfing here today and it was awesome. There are good breaks all along the beach but is bigger closer to the pier, lovely for longboards and shortboards. I must say it was very enjoyable but the paddle can take a lot out of you.
Nice beach but unpredictable waves! It tends to be big here when everywhere else is flat. It's usually very messy and hides dangerous rips! I know I've been caught in one!
Hooooooooooooooooot!!!!!! This place pumps, the right by the pier is abso-friggin-lutly amazing. Works on all tides and as big as you want it. Watch out for the tall locals... especially when your gettin changed if you know what I mean.
This is a great spot, I've had some good days with my bodyboard and a few 3-4 footers. Don't know what these problems with the locals are. Give 'em a good dig in the gub, after that no hassle. If they continue, run over them hahaha.
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