Pollacheeny

Easkey · Ireland North West · Ireland

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A right-hand point by a small harbour on the Sligo coast, between Easkey and Enniscrone. The wave runs fast over boulders, on both sides of the harbour channel, and on a good day it gives long, hollow walls. It breaks only rarely, so you need patience and luck.

Level
Experts only
Break
Point break, rock
Waves
Rights
Crowd
Quiet
Season
autumn, winter
Boards
A shortboard or step-up.

When it works

✓ A solid north-west swell of 2–3.5 m with a south-east wind at low tide.

When it doesn't

✕ Most days: it needs a big swell, and high tide or onshore wind shut it down.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • rips

Best months

January, February, March, October, November, December

Local tips

Strictly for experienced surfers who are at home on fast waves over rock. Check the bigger, more consistent waves at Easkey first.

Getting there

Park by the small harbour, where there is free roadside parking.

Travel notes

How often it works
Very inconsistent; surf-forecast says it rarely breaks. It holds size well once it does.
Crowd and vibe
Quiet even when it works.
Facilities
None at the harbour; shops and pubs in Easkey and Enniscrone.
Water quality
Not an EPA-monitored bathing water.

Ideal conditions

Swell
WNW–N best, W–N works
Size
2–3.5 m offshore swell; starts at 1.5 m, holds to 4.5 m
Period
11 s minimum, best from 14 s
Wind
Offshore ESE–S; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
low best, avoid high, on the rising tide
Faces
WNW (300°)

Live cam

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

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