Portrush East Strand Beach is a beautiful and popular destination on the Causeway Coast, offering a unique combination of natural scenery, recreational activities, and nearby amenities.
Portrush East Strand Beach forms part of a 4 kilometre strip of sandy beach, to the east of the town of Portrush. The stretch of sand includes East Strand and White Rocks beaches at the far eastern end. To the rear of the beach, an impressive dune system that is home to a rich variety of wildlife can be found. Behind the dune system is the famous Royal Portrush Golf Club.
The beach is now backed by a long promenade, making walking alongside the spectacular dune system easy. Along the beach, horse riding is also very popular, whilst water sports enthusiasts, particularly surfers, are drawn here for the waves all year round. From the beach, there are views of the Skerries, a small group of rocky islands off the coast. Lucky visitors may even spot porpoises out in the surf.
A large car park welcomes visitors at the western end of the beach at Sand-Dune Terrace in the town of Portrush. The beach can be accessed either by stairs or a ramp. Toilets can be found nearby at the end of the promenade. Facilities such as places to eat, places to drink, and places to stay can be found in Portrush, a short walk to the west from the beach. The small seaside resort town also has a railway station, with services to the nearby larger town of Coleraine.
Portrush East Strand is a family-friendly destination, near Portrush Town and is a short walk to shops. There are lifeguards on duty and toilets nearby. For a bite to eat, stop in at The Arcadia (Beach Cafe & Art Gallery) that looks out over the beachfront. The well-known Royal Portrush Golf Club backs the beach. This 36-hole golf course often tops the list of Ireland's best courses and hosted The Open Championship in 2019.
One of the Causeway Coast's most beautiful beaches, with its large sand dunes forming the backdrop of Royal Portrush golf course. The sandy beach with adjoining promenade is sheltered from the wind and provides excellent coastal views.
Portrush East Strand Beach is adjacent to the Causeway Coast Way.
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Weather and tides for Tuesday 6 October
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 75% |
| Max temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 9mph |  |
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| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 26% |
| Min temperature | 9°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 10mph |  |
The tide at Portrush East Strand Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 10:17 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 5:14 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
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