Ballyheirnan Bay
Edit SpotAbout
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.
Additional Info:
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.
Location
Loading...Access
There are a number of access spots along the road which runs parallel to the beach.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest, South, SouthEast, East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Falcarragh Beach
16.55 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Magheroarty reef
18.88 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Magheroarty beach
19.96 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |