SURF GUIDE
With the three aspects of coast covered within the county, finding good surf is nearly always possible and the well known breaks of west Sligo are within close striking distance for North swells. The west facing Belmullet peninsula offers an array of beaches and reefs with Elly bay being one of the most popular spots with a beach break and stone reef setup just offshore. Further south Louisburgh again faces west with a fun beach break and numerous peaks while for dead south swells Achill Island is the place to find waves when everywhere else is sheltered and flat. Achill can frequently be onshore but still surfable if not at size. Having so much exposure to swell and many headlands, inlets and craggy coves, Mayo has many surprising wraparound swell options. With such a long and convoluted coastline, you never know what surf surprise may lie round the corner; explore to find hidden treasures!
