Ardmore

Ireland South · Ireland

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An east-facing bay next to Ardmore village, well protected from the open sea. The shelter cuts the swell down a lot: waves here are often only half as big as out at sea. That suits beginners.

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

When it works

✓ A big south-west or south storm swell with a north-west wind, at low to mid tide.

When it doesn't

✕ Easterly winds; small swells don't get in.

Watch out for

  • rips

Best months

January, February, October, November, December

Local tips

It also picks up easterly wind swells. If it isn't working, Surfnerd suggests checking Clonard nearby.

Getting there

Take the R673 to Ardmore; there is a free car park and roadside parking.

Travel notes

How often it works
Unreliable: it needs a storm swell from the south-west or south.
Crowd and vibe
Rarely crowded.
Facilities
Car park and toilets (EPA).
Water quality
Rated Good by the EPA in 2025, down from Excellent in previous years.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SSE–SW best, ESE–WSW works
Size
1.6–3 m offshore swell; starts at 1 m, holds to 4 m
Period
8 s minimum, best from 12 s
Wind
Offshore W–NNW; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
low, mid best, avoid high, on the rising tide
Faces
ESE (115°)

Live cam

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

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