Oldshoremore (Blairmore Coast)

Oldshoremore (Blairmore Coast) is a sheltered North Coast beach break with fairly consistent surf that can work at any time of the year, though the most consistently clean conditions are noted in winter—especially March. The spot is best around high tide, and it’s characterized by west swells producing the surf while northeast winds act offshore for the working setup. The beach break can produce both left and right waves, but conditions are strongly affected by swell size and bank setup. When the swell is bigger, it may close out on very large surf (over roughly 3 meters), so sessions are best planned around realistic swell windows and tide timing. Providers also describe the wave shape as often fast and peaky with short rides. Access and day-to-day comfort are limited: the area is extremely remote, there are no dedicated wind-sport equipment rentals nearby, and there’s minimal on-site support. Hazards include rip currents (typical for north coast beach breaks) and rocks at either end of the bay/hidden rocks—especially relevant on approach and when the tide is changing. Cold water is year-round, so proper exposure protection is essential. Crowds are generally low; it’s described as rarely crowded year-round due to remoteness. For safety, treat sessions as self-sufficient: plan communications ahead of time, tell someone your route and expected return, and check banks after winter storms since sandbars and features can shift.