Surf: Totally protected from westerly gales, Dunfanaghy and Marble Hill Strand both need a lot of N in the swell to work. Rarely breaks, never crowded despite summer surf school/shop. Environment: The isolated, exposed, west-facing beach of Tramore is a long walk in through a conservation area. Surf: General: A series of beachbreaks along the stretch, this area is protected from westerly gales during winter and has a range of waves from beginner friendly to hard hitting shorepound. Tides: Varies depending on sandbars. Size: Waist high to overhead. Wind: S - W Swell: NW-N Bottom: Sand. Paddling: Close to the beach. Spot Rating: All included a good variety of waves. Access: Easy parking in front of waves. Crowds: Crowd Factor: A solace for many during big westerly gales in winter. But shifty and lots of room. Can fill up with holiday resort crowd during summer months. Local Vibe: Mostly friendly. Environment: Very clean. Hazards: Rips as it gets bigger. Shallow sandbar shorebreak style waves at some spots. Watch the neck and spine. Season: Winter months are biggest for more advanced surfers.