Tramore

Ireland South · Ireland

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A 3 km sandy beach in front of the seaside town of Tramore. It is the main surf town of south-east Ireland, home to a big surf club and several schools. The waves are soft and not very strong, so it is a good place to learn.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Busy
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A longboard, funboard or fish.

When it works

✓ A south-west swell of 1–1.5 m with a north wind; it works at all tides.

When it doesn't

✕ Southerly winds; summer is often flat.

Watch out for

  • rips
  • pollution

Best months

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

Local tips

Currents grow as the waves get bigger, so surf with a friend. After heavy rain, don't go in the water.

Getting there

About 15 minutes from Waterford city. Leave the car in the free car park and cross the promenade to the sand. In summer you can't park along the beachfront.

Travel notes

How often it works
Inconsistent: it needs a good south-west swell.
Crowd and vibe
Busy with surf school groups in summer. The local regulars keep to themselves.
Camping and vans
Newtown Cove Caravan & Camping Park (open May to September) is a short drive from the beach. Nearest campsite about 2 km away.
Facilities
Toilets, surf schools, a surf shop, cafés and a summer lifeguard (EPA).
Water quality
Rated Excellent by the EPA for 2025 (Excellent in 2024 and 2022, Good in 2023) and holds a Blue Flag. The EPA lists it as at risk of short-term pollution, so heavy rain can bring a temporary swimming warning: check beaches.ie before you go.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SSW–SW best, SSE–WSW works
Size
0.8–1.6 m offshore swell; starts at 0.4 m, holds to 2 m
Period
9 s minimum, best from 12 s
Wind
Offshore NNW–NNE; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
mid best, on the rising tide
Faces
S (185°)

Live cam

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

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