Playdays

West Strand Portrush

Beach & coast Antrim

Checked July 2026

The West Strand starts at South Pier Portrush Harbour and stretches to the black rocks at West Strand Road, heading out of town towards Portstewart. Portrush West Strand is a classically arching, Blue Flag beach so it's clean, safe and beautiful! You can find a Life a Guard every day from 11am until 7pm between the end of June and the start of September. West strand is a popular surf beach, the waves will be smaller close to the harbour. Shore Surface: No Information. Paddling: No Information. Jumping Or Diving: No Information. Lifeguard During Summer: No Information. Family Friendly: No Information. Swim Buoys: No Information

Good to know

Indoor / outdoorOutdoor
CostFree admission
What's thereSwimming Spot (Sea/Lake/River)
AccessibilityAccessible: No Information.
Data from Get Ireland Active — Sport Ireland 2023, CC BY 4.0
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Car park
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Buggy-friendly
Café on site
Dog friendly
EV charging
Baby change facilities
Picnic area