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Surf Sunday 13/4

atilladehun · 2013-04-13 13:15:20

Hi, I'm a beginner surfer, I've done it maybe 10-15 times over the last 6 years. I've had a few lessons at the beginning but just haven't done it frequently enough to not call myself a beginner. Tomorrow looks like there's going to be waves everywhere. I'm based in Dublin and wondering where I should get up early tomorrow…

13-04-2013 1:15pm

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Hi,

I'm a beginner surfer, I've done it maybe 10-15 times over the last 6 years. I've had a few lessons at the beginning but just haven't done it frequently enough to not call myself a beginner. Tomorrow looks like there's going to be waves everywhere. I'm based in Dublin and wondering where I should get up early tomorrow and drive to. I'll need to rent gear (I have equipment in Inishcrone but looking at a shorter drive if possible). Is Tramore going to be appropriate? Or are the beaches on the east coast that are on surf forecast websites facilitated with a rental store?

I realise people are protective about their spots, understandably and I don't want to break any rules, just looking for some beginner advice!

Cheers.

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#2 13-04-2013 2:00pm

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There is also going to be a severe southwesterly wind tomorrow. This will result in a huge swell but blown-out unsurfable waves on the west and south coasts, and a danger of being blown out to sea on the east coast. Not trying to discourage you or anything but I'd leave it for another day if I were you, unless you manage to find a sheltered spot somewhere.

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#3 13-04-2013 2:24pm

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cheers, thats the wisdom I'm looking for.
Thanks

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#4 25-04-2013 6:46pm

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Hi,

I'm asking the same question for this saturday in Enniscrone. Wave report looks like its 6ft-7ft and wind looks 19kmph. Do you reckon it would suit me?

Cheers
Paul

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#5 25-04-2013 6:50pm

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What direction is the wind due to blow

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#6 25-04-2013 10:26pm

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coming from the north, side on to the waves.

Thanks for the help. It's difficult to decide when you don't have the experience.

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#7 26-04-2013 9:49am

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Enniscrone faces North so it will be full on shore. Sunday it switches WNW and will be much bigger, maybe to big

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#8 26-04-2013 6:33pm

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XXYYZZ's post is worth reading here

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055828999

I'd save me petrol and do something else

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