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Best time of the tide for surfing ?

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  • 26-01-2009 3:17pm
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    jimmmy
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    Is the best time usually halfway between high and low tide, with the tide coming in, and why ? Different people may have different theories


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    evil-monkey
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    jimmmy wrote: »
    Is the best time usually halfway between high and low tide, with the tide coming in, and why ? Different people may have different theories

    You want to surf the incoming tide. Low tide will be too far out, and may lead to poorer waves due to the force of the outgoing tide against the incoming waves. The big problem with high tide is that the waves are often on water that is too shallow and can lead the broken fins etc etc. Take Garretstown in Cork for example. You surf the high tide there, and you'll be surfing on shallow water, above rocks, and towards a wall - not ideal by any means. By surfing the tide coming in, the water is moving with the waves and depths are usually better...of course, this depends on the beach in question...


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    steviesurf
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    It all depends on the surf break. As the tide is rising will be better if the surf report and conditions are going to be the same all day. But weather conditions usually change and to get the best surf you might have to go as the tide is falling. Some surf breaks work better on high tide, some low tide and some mid tide. Check out http://www.wannasurf.com/spot/Europe/Ireland/index.html to find what your local break needs.
    Steven


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