Doolin Point

Doolin · Ireland West · Ireland

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A right-hand point breaking over flat, sharp limestone next to Doolin harbour. When it lines up, it is a long, quick wall that can throw a barrel. There are also a few peaks inside the bay next to the point.

Level
Advanced
Break
Point break, rock
Waves
Rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter
Boards
A shortboard for the fast walls.

When it works

✓ A west swell of 1–2 m with an east or south-east wind, at low to mid tide.

When it doesn't

✕ Without a clean offshore wind the wall falls apart into short, choppy bits. High tide is poor.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • reef

Best months

January, February, March, October, November, December

Local tips

It shares a car park with Crab Island. The limestone is sharp, so booties help.

Getting there

A short walk from the Doolin harbour car park.

Travel notes

How often it works
Fairly consistent in winter, but it only works on certain days, so watch the forecast for clean conditions.
Crowd and vibe
Quiet; few surfers make the effort to get in over the reef.
Camping and vans
Nagle's Doolin Camping & Caravan Park (open March to early October) is beside Doolin Pier. Nearest campsite about 0.5 km away.
Facilities
Car parks and toilets at the harbour; pubs and cafés in Doolin village.
Water quality
Not an EPA-monitored bathing water, so there is no official rating.

Ideal conditions

Swell
WSW–WNW best, SW–NW works
Size
1.2–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.9 m, holds to 2.5 m
Period
10 s minimum, best from 13 s
Wind
Offshore ENE–ESE; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
low, mid best, avoid high, on the rising tide
Faces
WSW (250°)

Live cam

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

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