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General Information
Level:0-10 Season:April 1 — October 15 -
Tramore doesn’t have a fantastic reputation amongst surfers and windsurfers for a couple of very good reasons. The most prominent of these is that the nature of the industry in the area leads to some of the least attractive seas in the country. Often described as smelling like an ashtray, and the sea being a brown sludge, many will baulk at spending much time there. Realistically however, this may be more to do with tides than anything else.
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Beach
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Much like the sea, the beach is dirty and not of the standard of many other beaches in Ireland. Sandy dunes typify the region, and while they are relatively small, they don’t attract great numbers of tourists.
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Wind&Waves
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Long periods of excellent swell can be found here, but it’s far more luck than judgment. Lucky, off-season weeks can be found here and there, and many have noted excellent wave sailing conditions from December to March. The nature of Irish weather should prohibit you from going on a whim, however, as it is too variable to maintain any decent condition for long. The water temperature remains pretty high throughout the year at between 10°C and 15°C (50°F and 59°F).
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Facilities
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The road and rail network serving Waterford is reasonably good, and accommodation can be found on and off-season in many towns close by. The boarder with Leinster is very close, and many may wish to stay in the historic town of Kilkenny.
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Safety
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The one real safety concern for this spot is that many have complained of sewerage outflow in the nearby spot of Baginbun. This has often resulted in rashes, and uncomfortable swimming conditions. Those wary of this at all should stay well away. Occasional sightings of blue jellyfish in great numbers can also be a problem.