Portrush
Portrush, County Antrim
Portrush is Northern Ireland’s surfing capital and has beaches on either side of the town. It is situated on a mile long peninsula extending into the Atlantic Ocean on the North coast of Ireland.
East Strand is sheltered from westerly winds but needs a big swell to break; it works on all tides and can get really good on its day with powerful barrels. Holds up to eight feet. In the middle is Blackrocks, a great but fickle lefthand reef for advanced surfers only. Needs a northwesterly swell to work and southwesterly winds to fire. West Strand beachie is more consistent than East Strand; it faces northwest and works on all tides.
Portrush offers all the facilities you would need for a family surfing holiday or a base to explore the surrounding area from. Within the town there's a selection of indoor venues which include Waterworld, The Dunluce Centre, the Coastal Zone,'Barry's Amusements' and a choice of restaurants, cafe's and bars. A 3km stroll along Curran Strand (East Strand) will bring you to White Rocks where you can continue by footpath to Dunluce Castle.
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Surf Information
Break type: SandOffshore wind direction: South easterly
Swell direction: Northerly
Wave direction: Lefts and rights
Ability: All
Water quality: Good - EU award for high water quality
Lifeguard service: From 1st July until 3rd September
National Trust: No
Tips
Hazards
• Crowds.• Rocks.
• Snapped boards.
Facilities
• Camping.• Pubs.
• Golf course.
• Surf shops and schools.
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Facilities at "Beach name", "Town", "County"
Fairmount Coast Cottage
Fairmount Coast Cottage is a luxurious 5* NITB certified 4 bedroomed, self-catering establishment in Portrush, County Antrim. The Cottage is the ideal indulgence for families, couples or groups of friends who appreciate accommodation of premium quality.
Our Beach House
Our Beach House is a self catering property, sleeping 6, located a 1 min walk from Castlerock beach and a 3 min walk to Castlerock Golf Club. It offers modern simplicity and superb sea views. Ideal for surfers, golfers and families. Bed linen, generous welcome hamper and heating included.
Magherabuoy House Hotel
Address: 41 Magheraboy Road, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8NX
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 3507
Hillrise
Address: 24 Dhu Varren, Portrush, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8EN
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 2450
Golf Hotel
Address: 17 Main Street, Castlerock, County Londonderry , BT51 4RA
Telephone: 028 7084 8777
27 Old Castle Court
Address: Ballyreagh Road, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8GR
Telephone: +44 (0)28 3888 2273
Drumgrass
Address: 1 Dhu Varren Park South, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8ES
Telephone: +44 (0)28 8676 3617
Metropole House
Address: 70 Eglinton Street, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8DY
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 3511
Aaranmore Lodge
Address: 14 Coleraine Road, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8EA
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 4640
Brae Mar
Address: 99 Coleraine Road, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8HN
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 5224
Beulah Guesthouse
Address: 16 Causeway Street, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8AB
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 2413
Antrim House
Address: 14 Eglinton Street, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8DX
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 3609
45 Old Castle Court
Address: Ballyreagh Road, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8GR
Telephone: +44 (0)28 8774 9159
Albany Lodge A
Address: 2 Eglinton Street, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8DX
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 3492
Downhill Hostel
Address: 12 Mussenden Road, Downhill, Coleraine, County Londonderry , BT51 4RP
Telephone: 028 7084 9077
Brookhaven
Address: 99 Coleraine Road, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8HN
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 4164
Albany Lodge
Address: 2 Eglinton Street, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8DX
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 3492
Mount Davys House
Address: 42 Eglinton Street, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8DY
Telephone: +44 (0)28 2588 0408
Clarmont Guest House
Address: 10 Lansdowne Crescent, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8AY
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 2397
The Port Hotel
Address: 53 - 57 Main Street, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8BN
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 5353
Golf Links Hotel
Address: Bushmills Road, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8EZ
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 6611
Royal Court Hotel
Address: 233 Ballybogey Road, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8NF
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 2236
Strathroy Mews (1A)
Address: 1A Ballywillan Road, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8JL
Telephone: +44 (0)28 2588 0408
West Bay Apartments
Address: 4 Dhu Varren Park, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8EL
Telephone: +44 (0)28 8952 1413
Adelphi Guesthouse
Address: 67 to 71 Main Street, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8BN
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 5544
Seaview Cottage
Address: 16b Ballyreagh Road, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8LR
Telephone: +44 (0)28 2564 0003
Montana House
Address: 11 Weststrand Avenue, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8FD
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 4492
Belvedere Town House
Address: 15 Lansdowne Crescent, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8AY
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 2771
Mclaughlins Inn On The Coast
Address: 48-50 Ballyreagh Road, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8LT
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 3509
Glenvale House
Address: 2 Glenvale Avenue, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8HL
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7941 8321
Ramada Hotel Portrush
Address: 73 Main Street, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8BN
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 6100
Apartment 46
Address: 46 West Strand Avenue, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8FD
Telephone: +44 (0)28 3888 2273
Castleshaw Holiday Home
Address: Liffock Park, Castlerock, County Londonderry
Telephone: 028 8772 2682
Harbour Heights
Address: 17 Kerr Street, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8DG
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 2765
Ardevaren Court
Address: 45B Glenmanus Road, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8HU
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7776 6284
Anvershiel
Address: 16 Coleraine Road, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8EA
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 3861
Tara Lodge
Address: 2 Belvedere Avenue , Castlerock, County Londonderry , BT51 4XW
Telephone: 028 9029 0923
Macools Hostel
Address: 35 Causeway Street, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8AB
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 4845
The Shola
Address: 110A Gateside Road, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8NP
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 2284
Ballywillan House
Address: 111 Atlantic Road, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8PB
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 2330
43 The Links
Address: Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8SX
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7083 4736
Shelbourne
Address: 208 Ballybogey Road, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8NE
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 4838
Dhu Varren Apartments
Address: 9 Dhu Varren Park, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8EL
Telephone: +44 (0)28 9269 3058
Maddybenny Farmhouse
Address: 18 Maddybenny Park, Portrush, County Antrim , BT52 2PT
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 3394
Rinagree
Address: 23 West Strand Avenue, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8ET
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7083 4628
20 Dhu Varren Park South
Address: Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8EJ
Telephone:
Thirty-one
Address: 31 Ballywillan Road, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8JL
Telephone: +44 (0)28 9448 7944
Ashlea Cottages
Address: No. 5, 39 Magheraboy Road, Portrush, County Antrim , BT56 8NX
Telephone: +44 (0)28 7082 2779