Surfing in SligoSligo is a mecca for surfers. From the continuous Atlantic waves making landfall year round to the autumn and winter storms bringing the huge swell making it the place to be for the Big Wave surfers.
But even if you are a novice surfer, there are plenty of options to find that perfect surfing spot. Need some help, there are plenty of surf schools around who would love to take you out to discover the Wild Atlantic Way. |
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Surfing along Sligo's coastline
We're all equal before a wave
(Laird Hamilton)
National Surf Centre
The new National Surf Centre, Strandhill, Co. Sligo was officially opened on the 29th June 2023. This unique visitor experience, which has been developed by Fáilte Ireland, the Department of Rural and Community Development and Sligo County Council, is Ireland’s first purpose-built surfing facility and will see Strandhill growing further as a world-class surfing destination.
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Sligo Surf Location
Dunmoran
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Description:
Quiet beach which is perfect for beginners/intermediates . The beach is sheltered and produces waves the whole year round. The best waves can be found when the wind blows from the Southeast. Close to the carpark is a rocky outcrop, further along the beach is rock free. |
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Easkey
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The best waves are produced here by north swells and large west swells. Easkey left is a rivermouth which works itself over rock boulders against the tide. Best conditions are the incoming high tide. Easkey right is a righthander over reef. On good days, it will form great barrel sections. There are always some surfers around enjoying the great waves. There is plenty of carpark space at the castle |
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Enniscrone
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Enniscrone is an exposed beach which produces a righthand pointbreak. The best waves are produced when there is a North to North West swell. |
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Lislary
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Lislary is known for its terrific break and is a popular surf spot with surfers around whenever the conditions are right . Ideal conditions are when the wind blows from the South, SouthEast or East ... |
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Mullaghmore
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Ireland's premier big wave surf spot. Becoming known as a tow-in spot. Mullaghmore produces some huge waves easily reaching 20 - 25ft. This wave has been surfed by all the great names in Big Wave surfing. |
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Strandhill
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Very popular surf location in Co.Sligo . It is an exposed North-West facing beach break which produces fairly consistent surf the whole year round. Strandhill is probably the busiest surf spot in County Sligo, not only because of the great surfing it produces almost every day of the year, but also because of the fabulous apres surfing food and drink joints. |
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Streedagh
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This exposed beach and reef break produces consistent waves, with the ideal swell direction being from the West. The beach breaks offer both lefts and rights. When the swell is up, it can get busy enough on this beautiful exposed beach. Fact: the wreckage of 3 ships of the Spanish Armada are located close to this beach |
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