Achill – Dooega
Dooega · Ireland West · Ireland
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A small, south-facing cove at Camport Bay on the southern tip of Achill, between steep hills and the Minaun cliffs. There are peaks on the sand, and bigger swells break by the rocky point at the eastern end. It is a quiet alternative to Keel.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Break
- Beach break, sand and rock
- Waves
- Lefts and rights
- Crowd
- Quiet
- Season
- autumn, winter, spring
- Boards
- A shortboard or fish; a longboard on small days.
When it works
✓ A south-west swell of 1–2 m with a north-east wind.
When it doesn't
✕ Southerly winds blow in; northerly swells don't reach it.
Watch out for
- rocks
Best months
March, April, September, October, November
Local tips
When the swell is big, the eastern end by the rocks has the most power. Information about this cove is limited, so check it from the shore first.
Getting there
In the south of Achill, reached by local roads off the R319. There is a car park by the beach.
Travel notes
- How often it works
- Fairly consistent in a south-westerly swell, but the cove shelters it from many directions.
- Crowd and vibe
- Rarely more than a handful of surfers.
- Facilities
- Car park and toilets (EPA); no lifeguard.
- Water quality
- Rated Excellent by the EPA in 2025 and holds a Blue Flag.
Ideal conditions
- Swell
- S–WSW best, S–W works
- Size
- 1.2–2.2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.8 m, holds to 3 m
- Period
- 9 s minimum, best from 12 s
- Wind
- Offshore N–ENE; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
- Tide
- mid best, on the rising tide
- Faces
- S (190°)
Live cam
No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.
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- Achill – Keel 6.6 km · Beginner
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