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“Great place for learners but it has been monopolised by the surf schools, each school puts flags up which are markers for the surf schools and are set out. There can be 4 to 5 schools out at one time and are placed in the safest and best parts of the beach, one school operates 2 schools at a time. This can mean that the only place left to surf is in the dangerous parts or areas with no waves. Some. Of the instructors can be (one in particular) aggressive when you surf anywhere near the areas they have designated as there own and I have felt threatened by glaring looks and requests to move away, I am a complete advocate of the schools but there is no room for those that want to progress surfing at this beach. It has become a commercial enterprise with no apparent policies for surf schools on a public beach. The ocean and the beach should be a shared space and provision for all made through consultation with Sligo county Council and the surf schools.”
Dave hedgehog from IRELAND - 16 Jul 2020
Strandhill Ratings
Overall: 4.0. Based on 9 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.7(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: 3.3(1: Strandhill is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.6(1: Strandhill 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: 2.9(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Strandhill can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.6(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Strandhill, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.4(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Strandhill are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.9(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.8(1: Often too crowded. 5: Strandhill is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.3(1: Getting to Strandhill 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: 3.9(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.4(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Strandhill for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.7(1: Camping at Strandhill is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.8(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Strandhill 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: 4.1(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Strandhill, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.5(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Strandhill where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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