West Strand
Northern Ireland · United Kingdom
Beach breakgood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
Town beach, sheltered from the NE. Best wind — E.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | northwest |
| Working swell | from west — north |
| Coordinates | 55.201, -6.656 |
FAQ
Is West Strand good for beginners?
Yes, West Strand works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for West Strand today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#northern-ireland/portrush-west-strand. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Northern Ireland
- Benone — Long beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Castlerock — Beach break by the pier, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Portstewart Strand — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- East Strand — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Whiterocks — Beach break under cliffs, all levels — from beginner to advanced