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- Profile
Portstewart Strand Beach Information
The Strand at Portstewart is a large sandy beach backed by a sand dune system that reaches heights of up to 30 metres (100ft). Neolithic pottery and implements have also been found within the sand dunes, along with bronze pins and Roman jewellery, revealing a long history of human habitation.
The Strand protects the mouth of the River Bann that is an important nature conservation site.
The beach is managed by the National Trust and provides lots of things to do, including; beach games, sunbathing, swimming, walking and surfing.
Unusually cars can be brought on and parked on the beach.
Portstewart Strand Beach is a Blue Flag Beach and has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
Dog restrictions in place between posts - check signage.Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 5 beaches around Coleraine, 5 beaches in Derry, or check our list of Derry Dog Friendly Beaches.
- Water Quality
Beach Bathing Water QualityNo water quality measurement available for Portstewart Strand Beach.
- Tides
- Weather
7-day Weather Forecast
Light rain today through Saturday, with high temperatures bottoming out at 7°C on Friday.Mostly cloudy throughout the day.Today's Forecast
7->856% 87% 6 mph
8:43 am 3:59 pmOvercast throughout the day.Tuesday, Dec 11th
8->1053% 97% 16 mph
8:44 am 3:59 pmOvercast throughout the day and windy overnight.Wednesday, Dec 12th
8->988% 95% 18 mph
8:45 am 3:58 pmWindy until afternoon and foggy starting in the afternoon, continuing until evening.Thursday, Dec 13th
6->873% 86% 21 mph
8:46 am 3:58 pmWindy and mostly cloudy throughout the day.Friday, Dec 14th
6->740% 83% 22 mph
8:47 am 3:58 pmWindy throughout the day and light rain until afternoon.Saturday, Dec 15th
7->1196% 92% 27 mph
8:48 am 3:58 pmMostly cloudy throughout the day and windy in the morning.Sunday, Dec 16th
7->866% 63% 20 mph
8:49 am 3:58 pmMostly cloudy throughout the day.Monday, Dec 17th
6->822% 63% 11 mph
8:49 am 3:58 pm - Reviews
Portstewart Strand Beach Reviews