Surf spot

Dunworley

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Country: Ireland, South West
Coordinates: 51.5819, -8.7520

Metric
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Wave period (s)	7.7	8	7.2	7.7	6.7	5.6	6	6.4	5.5	5.3	4.8	5.5	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.5	6.1	6.3	5.5	7.8	6.4	4.7	5.2	5.5	5.4	5.5	5.4	5.5	5.9	5.8	5.5	5.3	4.6	7.8	5	4.7	8.2	8.8	8.8	9.5	9.5	7.3	6.8	6.7	6.4	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.2	6	5.8	5.8	6.7	6.8	6.5	6.1
Wave energy (kJ)	12	9	17	23	59	100	89	52	86	96	47	81	77	64	54	44	39	35	14	14	8	16	43	84	73	63	58	54	49	51	50	29	17	40	16	19	28	20	18	9	9	41	100	59	75	83	89	85	82	75	64	48	41	29	20	16
Wind speed (km/h)	27.8	27.8	34.4	30.3	29.8	24.6	19.5	16.8	22.9	15.1	11.8	16.6	20.8	22.4	16.6	16.1	21	22.5	19.1	23.7	26.8	24.4	17.6	18.3	17.1	17.4	17.4	24	27.4	26.6	22.2	25.1	26.5	25.6	22.1	26.8	25.5	23	11.9	16.3	20.9	26.2	28.6	27.8	31.1	30.4	23.7	16.4	16	11.9	8.6	16.4	20.6	24.2	21.3	15.2
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Dunworley, South West Ireland is a scenic surf spot on the rugged Cork coastline, known for its open Atlantic exposure and dramatic setting. It’s a relatively quiet, rural break that offers a more uncrowded experience compared with better-known Irish surf locations.

What it’s like

Wave type: Beachbreak with shifting sandbars
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, depending on conditions
Exposure: Faces into Atlantic swell, so it can pick up plenty of power
Character: Can be punchy, raw, and inconsistent, with strong currents at times

Conditions

Swell: Works best with a solid W/NW Atlantic swell
Wind: Offshore to light E/NE winds are usually best
Tide: Tide sensitivity can vary, but beachbreaks here often improve on mid tide
Season: Autumn and winter are typically the most reliable, with bigger, more powerful surf

Things to know

Crowds: Usually light
Hazards: Strong rip currents, cold water, exposed conditions, and changing sandbanks
Equipment: A thicker wetsuit is essential most of the year; boots, gloves, and hood are common in colder months

Vibe

Dunworley has a remote, natural feel, with a wild Atlantic backdrop and less of the bustle you’ll find at more popular surf beaches. It’s a good option if you’re looking for a quieter session and don’t mind a bit of unpredictability.