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Mullaghmore Head

Mullaghmore Head Surf Spot, Ireland

Ireland

Reef breakLeft-handAdvancedSeptember to April (autumn and winter)

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Where is Mullaghmore Head?

Mullaghmore Head is a left-hand reef break in Ireland. Best season: September to April (autumn and winter). Level: Advanced. GPS: 54.4715, -8.4520.

Mullaghmore Head key facts
LocationIreland
Coordinates54.4715, -8.4520
Wave typeReef break
DirectionLeft-hand
Wave qualityWorld-class
Best seasonSeptember to April (autumn and winter)
TideBest on a mid-to-high tide
ConsistencyVery consistent on swell
Skill levelAdvanced
CrowdsExperienced crowd — respect the lineup and locals

About This Break

Ireland's heaviest big-wave slab — a cold, ledging reef that draws tow crews when giant North Atlantic swells march in. Mullaghmore Head is an advanced-level left-hand reef break in Ireland, delivering world-class waves for experienced surfers and confident chargers. It is most consistent from September to April (autumn and winter). Best on a mid-to-high tide. A cold-water big-wave slab — tow-only on its biggest days, with heavy currents and rocks; for elite surfers only. International Surf Properties connects you with houses, villas and land for sale near Mullaghmore Head and across Ireland — your gateway to life beside the wave.

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A cold-water big-wave slab — tow-only on its biggest days, with heavy currents and rocks; for elite surfers only.

Mullaghmore Head: Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mullaghmore Head?

Mullaghmore Head is a left-hand reef break in Ireland. Its GPS coordinates are 54.4715, -8.4520.

When is the best time to surf Mullaghmore Head?

The best season to surf Mullaghmore Head is September to April (autumn and winter). Tide: best on a mid-to-high tide. Consistency: very consistent on swell.

Is Mullaghmore Head good for beginners?

No. Mullaghmore Head is rated Advanced — a left-hand reef break for experienced surfers only. A cold-water big-wave slab — tow-only on its biggest days, with heavy currents and rocks; for elite surfers only.

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