The Strand
Galway · Ireland
IntermediateBeach break53.537, -10.151
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An open sand beach facing NE-facing near Galway, The Strand works on N–E groundswell with S–W winds offshore; conditions are most reliable april–october.
10-day forecast
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Wave height & period
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Wind
SpeedGusts
| Time | Rating | Waves | Swell | Wind | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Know before you go
Best swell
N–E
Best wind
S–W
Break type
Beach break
Best season
April–October
Safety: Friendly by surf standards, but rip currents and drop-in etiquette still apply. Shifting sandbars create moving rip currents — learn to spot them and use them to get out back.
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