Fanore

Ireland West · Ireland

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A Blue Flag beach on the edge of the Burren, with dunes behind it and stepped limestone that shows at low tide. It picks up about the same swell as Lahinch but with far fewer people, which makes it a good place to learn.

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

When it works

✓ A west to west-south-west swell of 1–1.5 m with an east wind, around mid tide.

When it doesn't

✕ Westerly winds blow it out, and low tide uncovers the limestone shelves.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • rips

Best months

April, May, June, September, October

Local tips

Surfing is not allowed close to swimmers in summer, so keep away from the bathing area. Watch the rocks on the limestone at lower tides.

Getting there

On the coast road (R477) about 15 minutes north of Doolin towards Ballyvaughan. There is a car park by the beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Fairly consistent; it works whenever Lahinch has a moderate swell.
Crowd and vibe
Rarely crowded; a calm option if you don't want to battle the Lahinch crowds.
Facilities
Car park, toilets and a summer lifeguard (EPA).
Water quality
Rated Excellent by the EPA in 2025 and holds a Blue Flag.

Ideal conditions

Swell
WSW–WNW best, SSW–NW works
Size
0.8–1.8 m offshore swell; starts at 0.5 m, holds to 2.4 m
Period
8 s minimum, best from 12 s
Wind
Offshore ENE–SE; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
mid best, on the rising tide
Faces
WNW (290°)

Live cam

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

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