Spanish Point – Reefs

Spanish Point · Ireland West · Ireland

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A set of right-hand reefs (inside, middle and outside point) north of the beach at Spanish Point. They give excellent rights and still have waves when most other spots are nearly flat.

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

When it works

✓ A west swell of 1–2.5 m with an east wind, at low to mid tide.

When it doesn't

✕ Wind affects it more than Lahinch, so any westerly is bad. High tide is poor.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • reef

Best months

January, February, March, April, October, November, December

Local tips

For the middle and outside points, use the small road about 500 m north of the main car park. For the inside point, park at the north end of the beach.

Getting there

In Spanish Point village, west of Miltown Malbay on the coast road.

Travel notes

How often it works
Fairly consistent and works in smaller swells than its neighbours, but it is sensitive to wind.
Crowd and vibe
Usually only a few surfers; surf-forecast says it can get crowded at times.
Facilities
Car park, toilets and a summer lifeguard at the beach (EPA). Hotels and pubs in Spanish Point and Miltown Malbay.
Water quality
Spanish Point beach was rated Excellent by the EPA in 2025 and holds a Blue Flag.

Ideal conditions

Swell
WSW–WNW best, SW–NW works
Size
1.2–2.5 m offshore swell; starts at 0.9 m, holds to 3 m
Period
10 s minimum, best from 13 s
Wind
Offshore NE–ESE; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
low, mid best, avoid high, on the rising tide
Faces
WSW (245°)

Live cam

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

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