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Aughris Surf Report

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Aughris — surf & tide guide

Aughris is a reef in Sligo, Ireland. It works best on a WSW–NW swell with ENE–SE winds blowing offshore. The beach faces W. Ideal size is 0.8–3.0 m at 10–16 s.

Break type
reef
Faces
W (280°)
Best swell
WSW–NW · 0.8–3.0 m · 10–16 s
Best wind
ENE–SE (offshore)
Best tide
best around mid tide
Tidal range
large (~4.2 m)
Coordinates
54.2693, -8.7537
Region
Sligo, Ireland

Aughris has semidiurnal (two highs a day) tides with an approximate large range of 4.2 m. Mid tide best. Rocky approach. More Sligo spots →

About Aughris

Aughris is a reef break on the north-west Sligo coast, near Aughris Head. Less crowded than the Easkey reefs further along; demands experience.

Works on W to NW swells with a long period and SE offshore winds. Mid tide is best. Not a learning spot.

Type
reef break
Best swell
250–315°, 0.8–3.0m
Best wind
70–135° (offshore)
Best tide
Mid tide best. Rocky approach.
Best period
10–16s
Skill level
Intermediate to advanced
Best season
Sep–Apr
Parking
Limited · respect local access

Hazards & Notes

  • Sharp reef · know your entry / exit
  • Strong rip on bigger days
  • Currents around the headland
  • Cold North Atlantic water

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