Crab Island
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Really powerful right ,catches more swell than other spots in the area. dangerous spot waves can be double overhead in waist high water with really nasty bottom
Location
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200 metre paddle out from carpark in doolin
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey, Slab |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Don't know |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - Don't know |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Doolin point
0.39 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Aileens
2.39 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Lahinch beach
5.99 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |