Garywilliam Point

Castlegregory · Ireland South · Ireland

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A fast, hollow right breaking over uneven reef at the tip of the Maharees peninsula, at the north-east corner of Brandon Bay. It is at its best when the swell is small or medium. On days with little wind, the wave rears up suddenly near the rocks.

Level
Experts only
Break
Point break, reef
Waves
Rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard.

When it works

✓ A north-west to north swell of 1–2 m with a south-east wind, at low tide on the push.

When it doesn't

✕ Onshore winds spoil it, and it can't handle much size.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • reef
  • rips

Best months

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

Local tips

For experts only. The drop is steep, and you need to make a fast, firm bottom turn straight after it. As the swell grows, the wave breaks further out.

Getting there

At the end of the Maharees road, go through Fahamore to the point. You can park for free at the roadside.

Travel notes

How often it works
It breaks often on a north-west swell. But it only works in a narrow size range and soon gets too big.
Crowd and vibe
Rarely more than a few surfers.
Camping and vans
Anchor Caravan Park in Castlegregory (open Easter to September) has direct access to a sandy beach; Green Acres at Aughacasla is another option.
Facilities
Roadside parking only. Pubs and shops in Castlegregory.
Water quality
Not an EPA-monitored bathing water. Castlegregory beach nearby was rated Excellent by the EPA in 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
WNW–N best, W–NNE 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 ESE–SSE; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
low best, avoid high, on the rising tide
Faces
NW (315°)

Live cam

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

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