Portrush West Strand Surf Report
County Antrim · Beginner-friendly beach break
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About Portrush West Strand
West Strand is the beach on the west side of the Portrush peninsula, opposite East Strand. It faces NNW and tends to be more sheltered from the wind by the peninsula itself - useful when the prevailing SW wind blows out East Strand.
The beach catches W to N swells and works on S offshore winds. It's smaller and more crowded with bathers in summer than East Strand, but a reliable pick for surf schools and beginners on a clean day. Easy access from the seafront.
Type
Beach break · sheltered north-facing strand
Best swell
W–N (305–15°), 0.6–2.5m
Best wind
S (offshore), 125–195°
Best tide
Works most tides
Best period
8–14s
Skill level
Beginner-friendly
Best season
Sep–Apr
Parking
Portrush seafront car parks
Hazards & Notes
- Busy with swimmers and families in summer
- Watch the harbour rocks at the east end
- Smaller swell window than East Strand
- Cold water · proper wetsuit needed outside high summer
14-Day Forecast
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