Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Ireland |
Next Big City |
Sligo |
Next Town |
Sligo, Grange |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
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Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Works on all tides in the ocean, with varying swell conditions and has a high tide lagoon on the landward side with flat, shallow water, great for learning. Picks up more swell at the northern end.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Northwest facing sandy bay, bending around to west, southwest facing, a long beach, over 2 km with sand dunes.
Weather
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Spring:
|
Normal |
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Summer:
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Shorty, Normal |
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Fall:
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Normal |
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Winter:
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Thick |
This is an all year round spot, water & air temp can be chilly in winter months, 5mm wetsuit and boots needed. 3mm and no boots for the summer.
Wind
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
N, NE, SW, W, NW |
Main Direction: |
No information |
In general 3-5 days a week with 5 Bft, all year round. Wind conditions for the ocean to the left. West to Northeast is the best wind direction for the ocean side. Southwest to North suits the lagoon.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
From Sligo head to Grange village then turn left in the village, sign posted Streedagh Strand.
Extra information
Rules |
Other |
Kite leash required.
Nightlife
No information