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Spanish Point Surf Report

County Clare · Beginner-friendly beach break
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Spanish Point — surf & tide guide

Spanish Point is a beach in Clare, Ireland. It works best on a WSW–NW swell with ENE–ESE winds blowing offshore. The beach faces W. Ideal size is 0.8–3.0 m at 9–15 s.

Break type
beach
Faces
W (265°)
Best swell
WSW–NW · 0.8–3.0 m · 9–15 s
Best wind
ENE–ESE (offshore)
Best tide
best around mid tide
Tidal range
large (~4.8 m)
Coordinates
52.8440, -9.4300
Region
Clare, Ireland

Spanish Point has semidiurnal (two highs a day) tides with an approximate large range of 4.8 m. Works most tides. More Clare spots →

About Spanish Point

Spanish Point sits about 20 km south of Lahinch on the Clare coast, just north of Miltown Malbay. It's a long west-facing strand with multiple peaks on the beach, and a reef break at the south end (sometimes called the Spanish Point Reef) that comes alive on bigger groundswells.

The break shares Lahinch's swell window - W to NW with E offshore - but is consistently less crowded. On a day with everyone in Lahinch, Spanish Point often gives you the same wave with half the crew. Several surf schools operate from town.

Type
Beach break · reef at south end
Best swell
W–NW (250–315°), 0.8–3.0m
Best wind
E (offshore), 65–125°
Best tide
Works most tides · mid is best
Best period
10–16s
Skill level
Beginner to advanced
Best season
Sep–Apr
Parking
Free along the seafront and pier

Hazards & Notes

  • Rocks at the south end - watch where you paddle out / exit
  • Rip current toward the pier on bigger days
  • Cold water year-round
  • Some seaweed in the inside section in late summer

14-Day Forecast

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