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Links for Viewing the Surf

#1 Post by RobertMcClean »

It is very handy to actually see the state of the sea before we head out. Only if there could be a web cam for the East coast and we would be laughing :lol:

Lahinch
http://www.a1surf.com/surfcheck-lahinch.html

Donegal
http://www.a1surf.com/surfcheck-rossnowlagh.html

Tramore
http://www.a1surf.com/surfcheck-tramore.html


There is another one at Strandhill -

http://www.strandhillsurfcam.com/surfcam.htm

You be surprised how handy they can be.

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#2 Post by Steve »

I always take the precaution of checking out Lahinch surf shop's website before heading down that direction for a days fishing. They take a picture of the surf every day, and generally comment on how the surf will be over the following days. They also give the water temperature which is very useful. It can save on a long, wasted journey!

These are dead handy to have Robert, fair play to ya.
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#3 Post by hairyconger »

Steve wrote:I always take the precaution of checking out Lahinch surf shop's website before heading down that direction for a days fishing. They take a picture of the surf every day, and generally comment on how the surf will be over the following days. They also give the water temperature which is very useful. It can save on a long, wasted journey!

These are dead handy to have Robert, fair play to ya.


very handy :D :D
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#4 Post by thompo »

this one covers west strand at Portrush

http://www.westbaysurfboards.co.uk/westpic/

generally gives a good idea of what the north coast beaches are up to. Portballintrae is normally bigger as is white rocks, No real "surf" to speak off around east strand unless theres a good swell running (10ft+ @over 12secs)

http://www.magicseaweed.co.uk is very very good for swell predictions and wind directions

hope no surfers check the site lol
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Re: Links for Viewing the Surf

#5 Post by gfkelly1969 »

a few galway web cams can be seen here

http://www.galway.net/about/webcam/

good idea the surf cams,good for checking the weather in different areas before you head out
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#6 Post by eyesreilly »

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