Achill – Dugort

Dugort · Ireland West · Ireland

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A Blue Flag beach below Slievemore on the north side of Achill Island. It faces north, so it only works on swells from the north-west and north, and the waves are usually soft and a bit messy. It is a mellow spot for beginners, and a place to look when the south-facing beaches are blown out.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Quiet
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A longboard, funboard or foam board.

When it works

✓ A north-west or north swell of 1–2 m with a south or south-east wind, from mid tide up.

When it doesn't

✕ Westerly and south-westerly swells pass it by, and northerly winds make it choppy.

Watch out for

  • rips

Best months

January, February, March, September, October, November, December

Local tips

Achill has beaches facing north and south, so you can pick the side that suits the wind. Dugort works when a southerly wind ruins Keel.

Getting there

Follow the R319 onto Achill and take the road to Dugort village. The beach car park is by the strand.

Travel notes

How often it works
Fairly consistent in autumn and winter, when north-west swells are common. Summer is often flat.
Crowd and vibe
Usually empty, with a few surfers at weekends.
Camping and vans
Achill Seal Caves Caravan & Camping, open April to September, is set on the hill above the strand at Dugort. Nearest campsite about 0.5 km away.
Facilities
Car park, toilets and a summer lifeguard (EPA).
Water quality
Rated Excellent by the EPA in 2025 and holds a Blue Flag.

Ideal conditions

Swell
NW–N best, WNW–NE works
Size
1.2–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.9 m, holds to 2.5 m
Period
8 s minimum, best from 11 s
Wind
Offshore SSE–SSW; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
mid, high best, on the rising tide
Faces
NNW (330°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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