Portstewart Strand Surf Forecast
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About Portstewart Strand
Portstewart Strand is a 3 km dune-backed beach stretching west from Portstewart town toward the mouth of the Bann river. It's part of National Trust land and one of the most popular beaches on the Causeway Coast - long, sandy, with car access onto part of the beach.
The Strand catches the same NW swells as Benone and Castlerock to the east - they're effectively three connected beaches separated by the Bann river mouth. Mid tide is best. Beginner-friendly peaks shift along the strand. Surf school in town.
Type
Beach break · long north-facing dune strand
Best swell
W–N (290–360°), 0.8–3.0m
Best wind
S (offshore), 130–200°
Best tide
Works most tides · mid is best
Best period
10–16s
Skill level
Beginner-friendly · all levels
Best season
Sep–Apr
Parking
Beach drive-on at the entrance · National Trust car park
Hazards & Notes
- Strong currents near the Bann river mouth at the west end
- Cars on the beach - keep an eye when paddling out
- Rips between sand bars on bigger swells
- Cold North Atlantic water year-round
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