Mossies

Castlegregory · Ireland South · Ireland

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A reef peak off the Maharees, just south of Garywilliam Point on the Brandon Bay side. Lefts and rights break over an uneven reef, and the wave is softer and more forgiving than the one at the point. The name is said to come from the farmer who first saw surfers riding it.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Reef break, reef
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard; a fish or mid-length on smaller days.

When it works

✓ A north-west to north swell of 1.5–2.5 m with a south-east wind, from low to mid tide on the push.

When it doesn't

✕ High tide, and westerly or northerly winds, which blow straight in.

Watch out for

  • reef
  • rocks

Best months

January, February, March, October, November, December

Local tips

The reef is a long paddle from the sand, so most surfers go out from Garywilliam Point. Watch for rocks on the way in and out.

Getting there

Drive out the Maharees road from Castlegregory towards Fahamore and park at the roadside near the point. Parking is free.

Travel notes

How often it works
Fairly consistent in winter, when north-west swells are common. Surf-forecast lists it as fairly reliable and says February is clean a bit more than a quarter of the time.
Crowd and vibe
Surf-forecast says it can get busy when the surf is up. Share the peak and wait your turn.
Camping and vans
Anchor Caravan Park in Castlegregory (open Easter to September) and Green Acres at Aughacasla (open Easter to September) are the nearest campsites.
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, WSW–NNE works
Size
1.5–2.5 m offshore swell; starts at 0.9 m, holds to 3.7 m
Period
10 s minimum, best from 13 s
Wind
Offshore E–SSE; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
low, mid best, avoid high, on the rising tide
Faces
W (275°)

Live cam

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

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