Dunmoran Strand

Dunmoran · Ireland North West · Ireland

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A short sandy beach backed by dunes on the Sligo coast between Strandhill and Easkey. Several peaks break left and right over sand, and they move with the swell, the sandbanks and the tide. It catches more swell than the other beaches around, so Sligo surfers check it when everything else is small.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
Anything from a longboard or foam board to a fish or shortboard, depending on the size.

When it works

✓ A north-west to north swell of about 1–2 m with a south or south-west wind, around mid tide on a rising tide.

When it doesn't

✕ Northerly onshore wind, or a big swell, which it can't handle.

Watch out for

  • rips
  • rocks

Best months

January, February, March, September, October, November, December

Local tips

Rip currents form here even on small days, so surf with a friend. On busy days, walk along the beach to find an empty peak away from the main group.

Getting there

Car park with free parking at the east end of the strand.

Travel notes

How often it works
Moderately consistent. It picks up more swell than anywhere nearby and even some south-west swell, but it can't hold really big swells. Autumn and winter are the best seasons.
Crowd and vibe
Fairly quiet and a little reserved. Local surfers use it as a training spot (Surfnerd).
Facilities
Car park, toilets in the bathing season and lifeguards at weekends in July and August (EPA). No shops at the beach.
Water quality
Rated Excellent by the EPA in 2025 and holds a Green Coast award. The beach is 850 m long, with a 400 m designated bathing area.

Ideal conditions

Swell
WNW–N best, W–NNE works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.6 m, holds to 2.5 m
Period
8 s minimum, best from 11 s
Wind
Offshore SSE–SW; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
mid best, on the rising tide
Faces
NNW (340°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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