Magheroarty

Falcarragh · Ireland North West · Ireland

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A long, west-facing beach on a spit of sand west of Falcarragh, looking out towards Inishbofin and Tory Island. The Atlantic washes hard onto the sand, and the peaks shift with the dunes and sandbanks. There is also a reef nearby that needs more swell.

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

When it works

✓ A north-west swell of 1–2 m with an easterly or south-easterly wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Westerly onshore wind blows it out easily; summer is often flat.

Watch out for

  • rips

Best months

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

Local tips

The pier at the north end is where the ferry to Tory Island leaves, which makes it easy to find. Watch for rips along the beach.

Getting there

About 9 km west of Falcarragh on the local road to Magheroarty pier, with a car park near the beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Open to west and north-west swells, but surf-forecast calls it unreliable, especially in summer. It is best in the stormier months.
Crowd and vibe
Rarely more than a few surfers.
Facilities
Car park and toilets (EPA); no lifeguard. Shops and pubs are in Falcarragh and Gortahork.
Water quality
Rated Excellent by the EPA in 2025 and holds a Green Coast award.

Ideal conditions

Swell
WNW–NNW best, W–N works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.6 m, holds to 3 m
Period
9 s minimum, best from 12 s
Wind
Offshore E–SSE; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
mid best, on the rising tide
Faces
WNW (293°)

Live cam

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

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