Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Ireland |
Next Big City |
Sligo |
Next Town |
Sligo, Grange |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Ireland |
Next Big City |
Sligo |
Next Town |
Sligo, Grange |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
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.
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.
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
|
Shorty, Normal |
Fall:
|
Normal |
Winter:
|
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.
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.
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
From Sligo head to Grange village then turn left in the village, sign posted Streedagh Strand.
Rules |
Other |
Kite leash required.