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Sligo, Ireland

Strandhill

Intermediate Rivermouth break Sand bottom Peels both 0.7–3 m Mid tide

Sligo's surf village beneath Knocknarea mountain: a powerful, shifty rivermouth-and-beach that fires on northwest swell with fast, hollow peaks. A famous surf town with a hostel, a sauna and a serious local crew.

Hazards

RipStrong CurrentCold Water

Conditions

Best swell
W, NW, WNW
Best wind
E, SE
Season
Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr
Wave size
0.7–3 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
54.2880, -8.6010

Facilities

ParkingToiletsCafeSurf SchoolBoard Rental

Sources