There is the odd beach break in Ireland, Tullan Strand for example in Bundoran is an excellent place to learn to surf in the summer, but really Ireland is all about reef and point breaks, that’s what attracts surfers from across the globe.

These breaks come in all shapes and sizes as well and for the novice to the full on pro hell man. If you’re looking for mellow, the reefs and points of Easky and Lahinch are are great place to hang out and get a few waves.

If you are thinking more along the lines of getting tubed, then Bundoran and the slabs of Clare are where you want to be. These are not for the inexperienced though and give the local crew plenty of respect and you’ll get waves.

Then there are the big wave spots, Aileen’s beneath the Cliffs of Moher, G-Spot and Mullaghmore up near Bundoran. These spots are only for the big wave men, they are hard to get to and require years of experience, but if you’re then when there is a swell, they are worth watching.