Name:

Portstewart

Beach description:

Portstewart Strand is a traditional surfing town on the North Coast of Northern Ireland. It features a large 7km beach with sand dunes. It takes a west wind (side shore) perfectly, and can be anything from medium to above overhead waves.

Beach Guide

Hazards

Wooden posts in rows down to the water, easily seen, room to kite between or beyond them. Lifeguards are on duty during the Summer season.

Beach Access

From Coleraine, follow signs for city centre (very small city!) then Portstweart / Strand. This takes you through the one-way-system. Google maps finds the beach easily. Free parking out of season. In Summer season parking is approximately £4 for the day, although you can park on the road for free and walk down. The £4 is worth it though to have your car / van right at your launch point.

Wind Direction

North

Water Type

Wave and kickers. Can be kited at all tide states, although there\'s not much beach at high water, albeit sand dunes beyond this. Ideally arrive 1.5-2 hours after high water to park right on the beach and launch from there.