Tramore Left Surf Guide

Tramore Left in Waterford is a fairly exposed reef break that has reasonably consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Offshore winds blow from the east. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. There is a left hand reef break. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Rocks are a hazard.

Tramore Left Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef2fairly consistent
11.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Tramore Left:

The best conditions reported for surf at Tramore Left occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

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

octoberBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Tramore Left with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of October. Clean surfable waves are typically found 4% of the time in October while 36% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 60% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
4%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
36%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
60%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Tramore Left Location Map

Interactive Tramore Left surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Tramore Left is Waterford Airport (WAT) in Ireland, 4 km (2 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Tramore Left is Cork Airport (ORK), also in Ireland, 102 km (63 miles) away.

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Tramore Left Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 13:09 Local Time
Thursday 07
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Wave (m)
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Period (s) 18 17 16 16
Wind (km/h)
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Swell History at Tramore Left

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

Wind History at Tramore Left

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


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