Global Surfing UK

Location: Europe
Language: English
Population: Approx. 6 million
Currency: Euro

What’s good about surfing in Ireland?

• Uncrowded waves
• Good standards of surf in winter
• Swell always pass by Donegal head
• Guinness is always available

What’s bad about surfing in Ireland?

• Cold water, bring a winter wetsuit
• Sewage in some waters
• Jellyfish during January to June

Many surfers think that surfing in Ireland isn’t that popular, but believe it or not over the years there has been some amazing footage caught of 60.ft waves being surfed at Mullaghmore Head. There has been a lot of competitions held in Ireland as well.

The best time to go surfing in Ireland is during the winter, these months consist of September to May. Some reefs in Ireland can hold swell up to 15ft. Surfing in Ireland can get just as good and consistent as surfing in Australia, but the only down side is that the cold water and wind makes a shiver down your back. Make sure you bring a nice winter wetsuit if you want to surf in Ireland.

If you are considering to go surf in Ireland make sure you head to Donegal Bay, Lahinch, Portrush area and we guarantee you its nearly good as anywhere else when there is swell.