Aspect - Strandhill Beach, Sligo, Ireland

Strandhill is a vast beach break capable of holding huge waves in the right conditions. Typically Strandhill works best when the tide is on the push in from mid to high tide. At low tide only a big swell will provide a decent wave, whilst at high tide the waves tend to rebound off the promenade, reducing the power and form closer to shore. This rebound effect at high tide can also make for unusual currents or rips with large erratic barrelling waves that slam against the rocks - care is advised at high tide!

A note of caution about the rocks at high tide; take great care entering / exiting from the promenade. The steps at the centre of the promenade are covered at high tide and surrounded by slamming waves and powerful currents, it is a dangerous place to enter / exit from - even when you know these waters!

TIP: At high tide avoid entering /exiting from the steps at the promenade, choose the beach area instead, observe potential hazards and choose your spot carefully.

BONUS! Surfing at 'Blue Rock'
'Blue Rock' is a classic point break far up the beach to the right (looking out from the promenade). When this break works it produces a long right-hand wave that is easy to paddle out to and is consistent (long ride- lots of fun!)
However please note, this is a rocky point break, kick off the wave before it gets too late.

BONUS! Surfing at 'Dog's Hole'

As you lookout from the promenade, 'Dog's Hole' is out at sea (approx. 1km) on the left. This spot is the result of a huge sandbar where the river meets the sea in ballisodare bay. When this place works it is truly an awesome sight - massive barrelling waves! You need a boat to get there, strictly for experts only!