Post#6, Surfing Ireland

      Ireland Swell Size and Ireland Water Temperature

Hey,

Today I'm going to be talking to you about the surf breaks and quality waves of Ireland.

The Irish coastline is one of the most low profiled breaks and beautiful surfing backdrops in the northern hemisphere, if not the world.. For the past few years the world's amateur surfers and best professionals alike have flocked to surf the secret emerald coastline as thats what it's known as and enjoy the hospitality of the Irish. Ireland is blessed with a huge variety of quality surf spots and some really uncrowded areas - meaning that you will get the best out of your surf trip. Ireland is the type of country that you wouldnt expect to have great waves but the freezing cold atlantic sea makes the waves bigger than most countries in europe. The best time to surf Ireland is during the period from September to May each year when the swells are at their peak. The only real drawback to the Ireland surfing experience is the cold water, but if you are prepared to overlook this little problem you are in for a treat.

If you are considering a trip to Ireland then start out by heading to Donegal Bay as it is like a swell magnet and there are spots dotted all over. There really is a wave for everyone and the west coast of Ireland are known for a huge variety of uncrowded reef and beach breaks with predominant offshores. If you are into big wave surfing there are also some spots that will hold up to 20 foot plus.

The Good                          The Bad

- Quality Surf                                          - Cold Water

- Uncrowded Waves                              - Cold Wind
- Regular Offshore Conditions                - Leprechauns stealing your board when your not looking (joke)
- Guinness (joke)

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