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Best surf beaches in Ireland, 2026

12 surf beaches in Ireland that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to surf travellers.How we rank →

  1. Bundoran Beach1OBI 7.5+

    Bundoran Beach

    Bundoran, Ireland

    Surf capital

  2. Bunmahon Beach2OBI 7.5+

    Bunmahon Beach

    Bunmahon, Ireland

    Copper Coast highlight

  3. Garretstown Beach3OBI 7.5+

    Garretstown Beach

    Garretstown, Ireland

    Popular surf beach

  4. Garrylucas Beach4OBI 7.5+

    Garrylucas Beach

    Garrylucas, Ireland

    Regional beach

  5. Inchydoney Beach5OBI 7.5+

    Inchydoney Beach

    Inchydoney, Ireland

    Iconic Cork beach

  6. Lahinch Beach6OBI 7.5+

    Lahinch Beach

    Lahinch, Ireland

    Flagship surf beach

  7. Long Strand Beach7OBI 7.5+

    Long Strand Beach

    Long Strand, Ireland

    Long Atlantic beach

  8. Owenahincha Beach8OBI 7.5+

    Owenahincha Beach

    Owenahincha, Ireland

    West Cork highlight

  9. Spanish Point Beach9OBI 7.5+

    Spanish Point Beach

    Spanish Point, Ireland

    Classic Atlantic beach

  10. Strandhill Beach10OBI 7.5+

    Strandhill Beach

    Strandhill, Ireland

    Iconic surf beach

  11. Tramore Beach11OBI 7.5+

    Tramore Beach

    Tramore, Ireland

    Flagship Waterford beach

  12. Tullan Strand12OBI 7.5+

    Tullan Strand

    Bundoran, Ireland

    Quiet surf spot

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