Cregg Beach

Lahinch · Ireland West · Ireland

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A beach and reef on the coast south-west of Lahinch, with peaks on the sand and a left-hand reef. It is a quieter alternative when Lahinch is crowded, though it needs a proper groundswell.

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

When it works

✓ A west swell of 1–2 m with a south-east wind, around mid tide.

When it doesn't

✕ Summer is mostly flat; north-westerly winds blow in.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • rips

Best months

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

Local tips

Information on this spot is limited, so check it from the shore and ask in the Lahinch surf shops.

Getting there

Reached by local roads south-west of Lahinch.

Travel notes

How often it works
Fairly reliable in autumn and winter; mostly flat in summer.
Crowd and vibe
Rarely crowded.
Facilities
None at the beach; everything is in Lahinch.
Water quality
Not an EPA-monitored bathing water, so there is no official rating.

Ideal conditions

Swell
W–WNW best, SW–NW works
Size
1.2–2.2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.9 m, holds to 3 m
Period
10 s minimum, best from 13 s
Wind
Offshore ESE–S; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
mid 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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