Tramore – The Incredible Wave

Tramore · Ireland South · Ireland

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A left-hand reef on the rocky eastern side of Tramore Bay. The bottom is a mix of rock and sand, so the wave is uneven, but on its day it has a hollow section. It breaks far less often than the main beach.

Level
Advanced
Break
Reef break, sand and rock
Waves
Lefts
Crowd
Some company
Season
winter
Boards
A shortboard.

When it works

✓ A solid south-west swell with a north-east wind, at low to mid tide on the push.

When it doesn't

✕ Small swells, high tide and any southerly wind.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • pollution

Best months

December, January, February

Local tips

The parking is in a quiet residential area towards Brownstown Head, so keep noise down and don't block driveways.

Getting there

On the eastern side of Tramore Bay, towards Brownstown Head. Surfnerd says to park at the end of Fitzgerald Avenue.

Travel notes

How often it works
Very fickle: the swell, wind and tide have to line up, which happens mostly in winter.
Crowd and vibe
Rarely crowded.
Camping and vans
Newtown Cove Caravan & Camping Park (open May to September) is near Tramore.
Facilities
Everything is in Tramore town.
Water quality
No separate rating; Tramore Beach was rated Excellent by the EPA for 2025. Temporary swimming warnings are possible after heavy rain (beaches.ie).

Ideal conditions

Swell
SSW–SW best, S–WSW works
Size
1.8–3 m offshore swell; starts at 1.2 m, holds to 3.7 m
Period
10 s minimum, best from 13 s
Wind
Offshore NNE–ENE; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
low, mid best, avoid high, on the rising tide
Faces
SSW (210°)

Live cam

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

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