tower bay
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fun and powerfull experienced surfers only, strong rips and many rocks, great wave when its on
Atmosphere:
the right can be dodgy as you finish in shallow rocky water, the left is long and fast but get off before you hit the cliffs
Additional Info:
A frame point over rock, long left and short right
Location
Loading...Access
head through portrane and follow the road till the carpark, the wave is right in front of you
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Powerful |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Killiney Bay
0.75 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
donabate
1.07 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
back beach
15.55 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |