Surfing on the west coast of ireland

General Information

SURFING IN BELMULLET
If you are considering a surfing trip to Belmullet head on the penninsula, it is like a swell magnet and there are spots dotted all over.
The Erris coastline is one of the most prolific and beautiful surfing backdrops in the northern hemisphere, if not the world. For the past few years the world's amateur surfers and best professionals alike have flocked to surf the secret emerald coastline and enjoy the hospitality of the Irish. Ireland is blessed with a huge variety of quality surf spots and some really uncrowded areas - meaning that you will get the best out of your surf trip.
The best time to surf Ireland is during the period from September to May each year when the swells are plentiful.
There really is a wave for everyone, with a huge variety of uncrowded beaches. If you are into big wave surfing there are also some spots that will hold up to 20ft+.