62 surf spots in Ireland. Each has a 16-day surf forecast and a local guide.
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Surfing in January Bundoran's Peak, the Easkey reefs and the big-wave reef off Mullaghmore Head all work on winter's long-period swells, with far fewer surfers than on the continent.
Surfing in February Aileen's below the Cliffs of Moher, the slab at Crab Island and the reefs around Doolin take the full force of winter swell. Expect cold water and few people.
Surfing in March March is one of the most underrated months: winter-sized swells start to calm down, the days get long, and the line-ups are still empty from Brittany to Scotland. The water, though, is as cold as it gets, unless you head for the islands.
Surfing in April Lahinch and the Clare coast have long spring evenings and steady west swells. The surf town is busy; the beaches either side are not.
Surfing in May Rossnowlagh and Strandhill have long evenings, gentle peaks and few people. In mid-May the sun sets around 21:30.
Surfing in June Bundoran's Tullan Strand and gentle Rossnowlagh have surf schools and evenings that stay light until after 22:00.
Surfing in July Rossnowlagh's long beach deep in Donegal Bay has gentle peaks and plenty of room for families, and the evenings stay light past 22:00.
Surfing in August Lahinch is Ireland's best-known surf town, with sandbanks for every level and schools along the promenade. The water peaks at about 16 °C.
Surfing in September Bundoran's Peak and the reefs of Easkey start their season in September, in water around 15 °C and with long evenings still.
Surfing in October Bundoran's Peak works on autumn's west swells, and Mullaghmore Head, Ireland's big-wave spot, starts its season.
Surfing in November Easkey's reefs and Bundoran's Peak take the full force of the north-west swells, with few people in the water outside the weekend.
Surfing in December Aileen's below the Cliffs of Moher only breaks on large, long-period west swells, which makes winter its season. For elite big-wave surfers; watch from the cliff path.
Best spots to learn to surf Rossnowlagh, deep in Donegal Bay, has smaller, gentler waves than Bundoran and is one of the best places to learn in Ireland.
Summer family surf trip Rossnowlagh's 3 km beach in Donegal Bay has gentle peaks and a relaxed, family mood, and it is rarely crowded.
Uncrowded winter waves Mayo and Clare have long, open beaches like Killadoon and Doughmore that catch every swell and are almost always empty.
Big waves and expert spots Mullaghmore Head, Ireland's best-known big-wave spot, a thick left over rough reef that is usually towed on big days.
West of Ireland road trip South-facing beaches on the Cork coast near Kinsale, and the long strands of Dingle Bay, Brandon Bay and north Kerry.