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Maharees Surf Forecast (Castlegregory)

Tombolo · Co. Kerry · Castlegregory · NW + SW exposure

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About Maharees

Maharees is the narrow sandy tombolo connecting the Maharee islands to the mainland at Castlegregory, on the north side of the Dingle peninsula. The peninsula has water on both sides - Tralee Bay to the south, the open Atlantic to the north - so it offers multiple exposures in a small area.

The north-facing beaches handle W to NW swells; the south-facing ones can pick up S swells. That makes Maharees one of the most adaptable spots in Kerry - if one side isn't working, the other probably is. Castlegregory village has surf schools, board hire and accommodation.

Type
Tombolo · multiple beach breaks · NW + S exposure
Best swell
W–NW (250–320°), 0.8–3.0m
Best wind
E (offshore), 60–130°
Best tide
Works most tides · mid is best
Best period
10–16s
Skill level
Beginner to advanced
Best season
Sep–Apr · summer S swells also work
Parking
Several car parks along the peninsula

Hazards & Notes

  • Strong tidal currents at the tip of the peninsula
  • Watch the wind - it can be onshore one side, offshore the other
  • Rips between sand bars on bigger swells
  • Cold water year-round outside summer

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