Portrush
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Well worth a visit - or moving to! Consistent waves, lovely setting.
Atmosphere:
Just like Newquay, Cornwall, but in N Ireland. The town's equally as awesome, albeit colder, but the waves are less crowded. A real gem.
Additional Info:
Very good beginners spot. East Strand's beach is a lot larger than West Strand's, which can work in West's favour when the waves at East aren't so big.
Location
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Portrush is divided into two very surfable beaches: West Strand and East Strand. Both have adequate car parking right at the beaches.
| 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 |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Don't know |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
