Surf Spots in County Cork
11 surf breaks in County Cork, Ireland.
6 beach breaks4 beachs1 reef break
Barleycove Beach
beach breakExposed sandy beach, best with SW swell and E winds. Can be rippy.
🎯 beginner–intermediate🌊 SSW–W
Long Strand
beach breakExposed sandy beach, powerful waves, rips.
🎯 beginner–intermediate🌊 SSW–W
Garrettstown Beach
beachPopular summer spot, surf schools, consistent for beginners.
🌊 S–WSW
Inchydoney
beachSandy, consistent, best beginner spot in south.
🌊 SSW–W
Reen Trá / Inchydoney
beachPopular beach, sandbars shift, mid-tide preferred.
🌊 S–WSW
Ballyrisode Beach
beach breakSheltered sandy bay, works on bigger south/southwest swells. Mellow waves.
🎯 beginner–intermediate🌊 S–WSW
Dunnycove
beach breakSmall cove, picks up swell, less crowded.
🎯 intermediate–advanced🌊 SSW–W
Long Strand
beachExposed, powerful, strong currents, not recommended for beginners.
🌊 SSW–W
Red Strand
beach breakSheltered alternative to Long Strand, friendly waves.
🎯 beginner–intermediate🌊 SSW–W
Galley Cove
beach breakSmall sandy cove, best on SW swell and mid tide. Rarely crowded.
🎯 beginner–intermediate🌊 SSW–W
Toormore
reef breakObscure rocky reef, needs solid swell and mid tide. Watch for rocks.
🎯 intermediate–advanced🌊 SSW–W