Castlerock Surf Report
Castlerock — surf & tide guide
Castlerock is a beach in Derry, Ireland. It works best on a NW–NNE swell with SE–SSW winds blowing offshore. The beach faces NNW. Ideal size is 0.6–2.5 m at 8–14 s.
- Break type
- Beach break
- Best swell
- NW–NNE · 0.6–2.5m
- Best wind
- SE–SSW offshore
- Best tide
- Mid
- Best period
- 10–16s
- Skill level
- Beginner+
- Best season
- Sep–Apr
- Parking
- Village car park
north-facing strand.
Castlerock has semidiurnal (two highs a day) tides with an approximate moderate range of 2.2 m. Works most tides. More Derry spots →
About Castlerock
Castlerock is the western end of the Benone / Downhill strand - the seaside village sits on the cliffs above the beach, directly beneath the cliff-top Mussenden Temple. The surf here is essentially the same as Benone but with shorter walks and a more developed village feel.
The beach faces NNW and catches plenty of Atlantic swell. It handles size well. Castlerock has a regular surf scene - a surf school, a board hire shop, and a small village with pubs and food along the seafront. Easy to spend a day here without needing a car.
Hazards & Notes
- Strong currents near the Bann river mouth east of the village
- Rocks at the east end of the beach
- Busy in summer
- Cold North Atlantic water year-round
14-Day Forecast
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