Derrynane

Caherdaniel · Ireland South · Ireland

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A beautiful south-west-facing Blue Flag beach near Caherdaniel, with dunes and woods behind it and very clear water. Many days there is nothing much to ride. Then a good south-west swell arrives and brings well-shaped peaks, left and right.

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

When it works

✓ A south-west swell of 1–2 m with a north-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ The wind here rarely blows from the north-east, the offshore direction, so the waves are often choppy. Once the waves are about twice your height, it stops working.

Watch out for

  • rips

Best months

March, April, May, September, October, November

Local tips

On the western side, a current flows back out to sea; use it to get back to the peaks with less paddling. There is a surf school next to the beach if you want lessons.

Getting there

Signed from Caherdaniel on the Ring of Kerry. Leave the car near the harbour; roadside parking there is free.

Travel notes

How often it works
Inconsistent: the swell is there, but the right wind is rare.
Crowd and vibe
Rarely crowded.
Camping and vans
Wave Crest Caravan Park in Caherdaniel (open mid-March to November) is a short drive away. Nearest campsite about 2.5 km away.
Facilities
Toilets, a summer lifeguard (EPA) and a surf school. Cafés and pubs in Caherdaniel.
Water quality
Rated Excellent by the EPA in 2025 and holds a Blue Flag (Doire Fhíonáin).

Ideal conditions

Swell
SSW–WSW best, S–W works
Size
0.8–1.8 m offshore swell; starts at 0.4 m, holds to 2.4 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
SSW (210°)

Live cam

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

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