Mullranny Pier Surf Guide

Mullranny Pier in Mayo and Achill Island is a sheltered point break that has inconsistent surf with no particular seasonal pattern. Offshore winds are from the north with some shelter here from northwest winds. Easily blown out by onshore winds Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the west. There is no point break. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Take care to avoid the rocks.

Mullranny Pier Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Point3inconsistent
12.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Mullranny Pier:

The best conditions reported for surf at Mullranny Pier occur when a West swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North.

What's the best time of year to surf Mullranny Pier (for consistent clean waves)?

novemberBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Mullranny Pier with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of November. Clean surfable waves are typically found 17% of the time in November while 55% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 28% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
17%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
55%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
28%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

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Mullranny Pier Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 05:07 Local Time
Wednesday 06
4AM7AM10AM1PM
Wave (m)
0.3
WNW
Period (s) - 9 - -
Wind (km/h)
5
5
0
15
Wind State cross-
off
cross-
off
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off

Swell History at Mullranny Pier

Surf stats for Mullranny Pier, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Mullranny Pier

Wind stats for Mullranny Pier, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

Mullranny Pier Reviews:

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Hh from Ireland
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