Surfing on the East coast?

eth0_ · 13-11-2002 12:20am #1

Hi, can anyone tell me of any decent places to go for surfing lessons on the east coast, preferably Louth/Dublin/Wicklow areas?

Enygma · 13-11-2002 11:41am

Hmm, not much surf over there. You're best bet is to get onto the East Coast Surfing Club.
I'm sure they organise trips west every weekend so you shouldn't have too many problems.
There's a guy giving lessons in
Lahinch at the weekends depending on the conditions. You could also head down to T-Bay and get some lessons from the surf club there.

Careful you don't get addicted. You'll probably end up moving home!

MAC_E · 13-11-2002 12:18pm

I know theres a few way down in tramore.

eth0_ · 13-11-2002 4:27pm

Originally posted by Enygma

Careful you don't get addicted. You'll probably end up moving home!

Huh?

TacT · 13-11-2002 9:58pm

Well the east coast isn't great and if you're coming from somewhere that has good surf you may well end up moving back there to enjoy it properly

at least I think that's what he's getting at

Enygma · 14-11-2002 9:10am

Exactly, I know that one session a week at the weekends would not do me. I'd surf every day if I could and would seriously consider moving somewhere nearer the sea just so I could surf more often.
It's not just a sport, it's an addiction

TacT · 14-11-2002 3:38pm

jd · 15-11-2002 12:12am

About a month ago (just after that big storm) there was a good surf on Carne beach, with some surfers out. Its right beside the southeast corner of Ireland, so it could be quite dangerous.
I drove around to Carnsore pt (sth coast , about 10 mins drive) and even walking along the beach would be dangerous if you were too close to the water..

OSiriS · 15-11-2002 12:32am

Lahinch is a pleasent place to surf, nice facilities etc, but is far from being the best break in the area. It is still well worth a visit though, and you can get info on exactly what the surf is like as well as daily predictions curtosy of Tom at the Lahinch Surf Shop.

Personally it is Kayak surfing I'm more interensted in though;P

pejwright · 04-12-2002 4:46pm

Hi, I live close to the ease cost and i surf it when the weather conditions are right, the beach is called Magheragh More and is in Wicklow between Brittas Bay and Silver Strand beachs.
Very good after, even during SE/S Force 5+ Low to mid tide. Access hidden(it's like a drive to a house, but is a long lane full of potholes), A nice right can wrap around the cliffs that shelter the break from the high winds, also some peaks in the centre of the beach. Keep to the south end of the beach. Or u can try the Beach in Killiney, needs Force 5+ NW/W at low tide. Give them a try, The other lads are right Lahinch is a good spot, but Bundoran (Tullan Strand) will always have a wave when nowhere else in Ireland does!

pejwright · 08-12-2002 6:57am

Sorry i made a mistake above, for Killiney beach i ment NE/E winds, u'll even get waves with a SE wind there once it's force 5+

Surfing on the East coast?

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