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Clare, Ireland

Doughmore (Doonbeg)

Intermediate Beach break Sand bottom Peels both 0.6–2.7 m Any tide

A long, wild beach beside the Doonbeg golf links with powerful, shifting peaks on northwest swell. Quiet, dramatic and often empty even when the Shannon-side spots are packed.

Hazards

RipStrong CurrentCold Water

Conditions

Best swell
W, NW, WNW
Best wind
E, SE
Season
Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr
Wave size
0.6–2.7 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
52.7060, -9.5540

Facilities

ParkingToilets

Sources