surfing this weekend in Clare

Sniipe · 09-06-2010 3:35pm #1

so I'm off for a stag weekend in Lahinch, and the predictions from magicseaweed don't look great. So alternatives to I have? I'll be ringing Ben's Clinic later on, but there are 14 of us and some are total beginners. I believe Ben might bring us to some place better...

I've been to doughmore beach with my own boards, but I only have my own board... perhaps this is a better beach.

I'd hate the surfing weekend to be a weekend withoug surf (planing on going saturday and sunday)

sailordog13 · 09-06-2010 3:44pm

You will only remember the first hour or two !!!

Sorry I wont be there.

Sniipe · 09-06-2010 3:54pm

^^ ha, that u cuz? Has to be

Macanri · 09-06-2010 4:53pm

Doughmore beach can be a bit rippy with currents - far from ideal beginner conditions.

sailordog13 · 09-06-2010 8:19pm

Well sussed.
Ye'll have a great time, I'm sure the none surfers will be thrilled just to get out paddling the boards around.
Was swimming in Carrigaholt 2 weeks ago, the water is still VERY VERY cold. Maybe cause I was hung over it felt worse ?

OldGuysRule · 10-06-2010 7:47am

Agree with macanri, Doughmore beach is not suitable for beginners. Just because some of the schools / rentals decide to make a few quid renting gear there, that does not make it safe.

CRenegade · 10-06-2010 8:41am

Spanish Point usually picks up more swell than Lahinch, so it could be worth checking out.

I definitely wouldn't bring that many beginners to Doonbeg, way too dodgy.
It's not really a beginners beach at all.

surfing this weekend in Clare

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