Garretstown beach faces south west and catches bigger swells than Coolmaine, although is otherwise similar. Best conditions in SE or NW when the tide is coming in.
Blue flag beach lifeguarded during the summer months. While there are many beginners, conditions are best at low tide. Best at SW swell with N offshore wind. Rumoured reef at west end when big and clean. Dangers: high tide, iron remains of groynes in middle, bad rip...
Blue flag beach lifeguarded during the summer months. The beach is south west facing.
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