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Southeast wind is the clean side and northwest swell is the ideal line.
The beach is broadly tide-agnostic, summer can go flat, and the waterline around the rocks and river mouth needs a careful read.
Surf GuideAntrim
Portballintrae
A wide north-coast beach at Portballintrae, with a village edge, dune-backed strand, and easy access to the Giants Causeway coast. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Portballintrae in Antrim.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationAntrim, IE
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