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Northwest swell and southeast offshore are the cleanest combo, but the strand is long enough that bank choice matters and the tide can change the shape without shutting the beach down.
Surf GuideLondonderry
Portstewart Strand
Portstewart Strand is a long dune-backed Blue Flag beach on the Causeway Coast, managed by the National Trust and known for drive-on access and broad sandbars. It can throw punchy waves when northwest swell and southeast offshore wind line up, but it is often smaller in summer. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Portstewart Strand in Londonderry.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationLondonderry, IE
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Drive in through the National Trust access, which allows cars onto the strand, and use the dune-side facilities or beach ladder if you want to walk.
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