Bunmahon

Ireland South · Ireland

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An open, south-facing beach on the Copper Coast. The waves are stronger than at Tramore and sometimes barrel. A river flows out onto the beach and creates strong currents.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard or fish.

When it works

✓ A south-west swell of 1–2 m with a north wind, around mid tide on the push.

When it doesn't

✕ Southerly winds; very big swells close it out.

Watch out for

  • rips
  • currents

Best months

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

Local tips

Check your position now and then: the river current can drag you along the line-up.

Getting there

Parking is free, in the village or in the handful of spaces next to the slipway at the west end.

Travel notes

How often it works
Inconsistent, like most of the south coast; it needs a south-westerly swell.
Crowd and vibe
Usually a few surfers; moderately busy when it works.
Facilities
Car park, toilets and a summer lifeguard (EPA). A pub in the village.
Water quality
Rated Excellent by the EPA in 2025 (up from Good and Sufficient in earlier years); it holds a Blue Flag and a Green Coast award.

Ideal conditions

Swell
S–SW best, SSE–WSW works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.6 m, holds to 2.5 m
Period
9 s minimum, best from 12 s
Wind
Offshore NNW–NNE; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
mid best, on the rising tide
Faces
S (175°)

Live cam

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

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