Rossnowlagh Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Rossnowlagh Surf Guide
Rossnowlagh is one of the easiest places to surf in Ireland. A long, flat beached strand, it has kilometers of slow, well formed, friendly peaks. Tends to close out a low tide so it's best to surf from mid tide on up if you're good enough to angle right and left.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Total beginner to experimental fun.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Kid friendly. Happy-go-lucky. Beach day vibes.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
A city of surfers on a sunny weekend day. Crowd is well spread out.
Spot Rating
Fun
A staple learning wave plus surprisingly fun for more advanced surfers with clean conditions and a higher tide.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Most days you end up walking around the sand. Watch the weeverfish. Not much paddling here unless you catch a lot of waves.
Water Quality
Clean
Very clean.
Hazards
Watch for rip on the south end by the cliff. Weaverfish are common so keep those feet up.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, SUP, Bodyboard
Access
Parking in town lot. Walk onto beach. Parking is allowed on beach itself but is not recommended. High tide has drowned many a tourists, and sometimes forgetful locals' cars.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Breaks all year round, surfable in all but the biggest swells and the flattest oceans.
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