Inishcrone Reviews and Ratings
(Sligo, Ireland)
Visitor reviews of Inishcrone surf break
(NOTE: Reviews may be edited by our content team for the purposes of ensuring accurate and relevant information)
“I want to fly to the closest airport to Sligo, Ireland. Inishcrone Airport
Seems to be the closest. Are there flights from Toronto, Canada Pearson International Airport to Inishcrone Airport ? What is the closest city near this Airport?
Thank you, Gail Kelly”
Gail Kelly from CANADA - 10 Sep 2014
Inishcrone Ratings
Overall: 3.7. Based on 3 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 2.3(1: Inishcrone is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Inishcrone is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Sligo. 5: the best break in Sligo). |
Difficulty Level: 2.7(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.5(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Inishcrone can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Inishcrone, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.5(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Inishcrone are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.3(1: Often too crowded. 5: Inishcrone is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Inishcrone requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.5(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.5(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.5(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Inishcrone for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.0(1: Camping at Inishcrone is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Inishcrone is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.5(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Inishcrone, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 5.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Inishcrone where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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