Mullaghmore Strand Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW-NW
Wind
W-SW
Surf Height
Knee to chest high.
Tide
High tides allow more swell in to the sand. Low tends to close out the whole beach.
Mullaghmore Strand Surf Guide
Mullaghmore Strand stretches north from the postcard perfect harbour village. Amazing beach for the whole family but rarely gets waves in the summer. It takes a large swell to wrap around the head to create waves big enough to surf on the beach. Usually that happens in winter months. But a great learning wave when it happens. Also a good spot to seek shelter from huge swells with west gales as the southern end of the strand faces nearly due east. Higher tides make for several peaks. Sometimes the river on the north end makes a decent sand bar.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Beginner waves and fun novelty waves for the more advanced.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Very relaxed.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Not too many surf here. Sometimes a surf school looking for a small enough wave.
Spot Rating
Poor
Very inconsistent. Shelter spot. Novelty.
Shoulder Burn
Light
You will hardly have to paddle.
Water Quality
Clean
Very clean but cows are kept in the fields by the beach. Small Agricultural runoff.
Hazards
Safe. Not too much water moving. Sometimes a shallow shorebreak type wave at high tide. No Lifeguards.
Bring Your
Longboard, Funboard, Fish
Access
Free public parking in grass lot.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Winter usually provides swells big enough.
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