Portrush East Strand Surf Report
Portrush East Strand — surf & tide guide
Portrush East Strand is a beach in Antrim, Ireland. It works best on a NW–NE swell with SE–SSW winds blowing offshore. The beach faces N. Ideal size is 0.6–2.5 m at 8–14 s.
- Break type
- Beach break
- Best swell
- NW–NE · 0.6–2.5m
- Best wind
- SE–SSW offshore
- Best tide
- Most tides
- Best period
- 9–15s
- Skill level
- Beginner+
- Best season
- Sep–Apr
- Parking
- Seafront
north-facing · sheltered in town · summer also works · several car parks along the Portrush seafront.
Portrush East Strand has semidiurnal (two highs a day) tides with an approximate small range of 1.9 m. Works most tides. More Antrim spots →
About Portrush East Strand
East Strand is the long, sandy beach on the east side of the Portrush peninsula - a forgiving beach break right in front of the town. It's where most Portrush surf schools take beginners, where the local crew warm up, and where the East Strand Beach Hut sits.
The beach is more sheltered than nearby Whiterocks so it handles smaller swells and stays surfable when bigger spots are too wild. Surf schools, board hire and food on the seafront make it one of the most accessible surf spots in the country.
Hazards & Notes
- Busy with swimmers and surf schools in summer
- Watch the harbour rocks at the west end
- Rip current can develop between sand bars on bigger swells
- Cold water · proper wetsuit needed outside high summer
14-Day Forecast
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Other Antrim Spots
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