AREA CODE: MOY 14b
BALLYCASTLE BEACH
Overlooked by picturesque Fair Head, Ballycastle Beach extends for 1.6km from the marina to Pans Rocks, popular with fishing enthusiasts. The town side of the beach features a seafront promenade, at the end is a stone bridge for crossing the River Margy onto the more rural end of the beach. Views from the beach toward the town hosting a good range of shops, amenities and eateries, with Rathlin Island just off the coast are stunning. This is a popular beach for walking, swimming and sandcastle building. A large grass area at the seafront offers good picnic facilities and car parking is offered within the town area along the seafront.
UNIQUE HAZARD
DUMPING WAVES
Ballycastle during a large swell has very heavy dumping surf. It also has the coldest water on the North Coast.
BALLYCASTLE BEACH HAZARDS
Large surf
During winter there are large dumping waves.
Permanent strong rip current
Strong rip that runs along the harbour wall due to the Glenshesk river and deeper channel of water along the rocks. Water quality can be bad after heavy rain.
Temporary Rip Currents Along The Beach
Small rips are present at intervals along beach, varying according to conditions and tidal state.
Permanent Rip Current Along Pans Rock
Pans rock is a popular spot due to the carpark at the east end. Pans rock is sharp and a strong rip runs along it
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LIVE BEACH CONDITIONS
It’s important to learn how to read a surf forecast to prepare for a beach day!
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