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Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

West Strand (Portrush)

Beginner Beach break Sand bottom Peels both 0.5–2.4 m Any tide

A pretty north coast beach beside the seaside town of Portrush that catches Atlantic swells with clean, consistent peaks. The gateway to Northern Ireland's surf coast and home of a proper surf club scene.

Hazards

RipCold Water

Conditions

Best swell
W, NW, N
Best wind
E, SE
Season
Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr
Wave size
0.5–2.4 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
55.2050, -6.6570

Facilities

ParkingToiletsCafeSurf SchoolBoard RentalLifeguard

Sources