Surf: Variety of fun beachbreaks shaped by rivermouths at either end. Cruisey, longboard-friendly peaks on both sides and a faster right off the mini headland in front of the hotel. Occasionally hollow, long lefts on the east side rivermouth, best at lower tides. Access: Park by hotel on central headland Directions: Follow signs to Inchydoney Island Lodge Environment: Watch out for strong currents on dropping tides at both ends and around mini headland. Follow signs to Inchydoney Island Lodge. Locals and surf school keep it busy at weekends. Super clean despite some agricultural runoff from estuarine rivermouths. Surf: General: A south facing strand within striking distance for Cork surfers. Variety of peaks shaped by the river. Constantly changing conditions. Tides: Any tide. Size: Waist to head high. Wind: N-NE Swell: S-SW Works with windswells. Bottom: Sand. Paddling: Close to the beach. Spot Rating: Fun peaks if you have good timing. Good for beginners. Access: Park in village. Walk onto beach. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Small crowds depending on the peak and time. Local Vibe: Very Friendly. Environment: Agricultural runoff through the river after heavy rains. Otherwise very clean. Hazards: Rips, especially when bigger. Season: Breaks equally inconsistently on all seasons.