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Lackan Bay Surf Report

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Lackan Bay — surf & tide guide

Lackan Bay is a beach in Mayo, Ireland. It works best on a W–NNW swell with E–SSE winds blowing offshore. The beach faces WNW. Ideal size is 0.8–3.0 m at 9–15 s.

Break type
beach
Faces
WNW (300°)
Best swell
W–NNW · 0.8–3.0 m · 9–15 s
Best wind
E–SSE (offshore)
Best tide
best around mid tide
Tidal range
large (~4.1 m)
Coordinates
54.2763, -9.2481
Region
Mayo, Ireland

Lackan Bay has semidiurnal (two highs a day) tides with an approximate large range of 4.1 m. Works most tides. More Mayo spots →

About Lackan Bay

Lackan Bay is a sheltered north-west-facing beach on the Mayo side of Killala Bay, opposite Enniscrone. It's quieter than the busier Mayo Atlantic spots and works on a slightly different swell window - more sheltered, less heavy.

The beach catches NW swells with E to SE offshore winds. Mid tide is best. Cars are sometimes allowed onto the beach depending on tide. Very few facilities at the beach itself; bring what you need.

Type
Beach break · sheltered NW-facing strand
Best swell
NW (270–340°), 0.6–2.5m
Best wind
E–SE (offshore), 90–155°
Best tide
Mid is best
Best period
9–15s
Skill level
Beginner to intermediate
Best season
Sep–Apr
Parking
Beach access and roadside

Hazards & Notes

  • If driving on the beach - mind the tide
  • Rips between sand bars on bigger swells
  • No lifeguards · be self-sufficient
  • Cold water year-round outside summer

14-Day Forecast

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