The Bar Surf Report
County Sligo · Beginner-friendly beach break
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The Bar — surf & tide guide
The Bar is a beach in Sligo, Ireland. It works best on a WSW–NW swell with ENE–SE winds blowing offshore. The beach faces W. Ideal size is 0.6–2.5 m at 8–14 s.
- Break type
- Beach break
- Best swell
- WSW–NW · 0.6–2.5m
- Best wind
- ENE–SE offshore
- Best tide
- Mid only
- Best period
- 8–14s
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Best season
- Sep–Apr
- Parking
- Limited
respect local access.
The Bar has semidiurnal (two highs a day) tides with an approximate large range of 4.2 m. Tide sensitive — mid only. More Sligo spots →
About The Bar
The Bar is a sandbar peak on the Sligo coast, in the same swell zone as Strandhill. Works on shifting banks — the wave changes with the season.
Works on W to NW swells with E offshore winds. Mid tide is best. Local spot.
Hazards & Notes
- Strong rips around the bar on bigger swells
- Currents shift the bar over time
- No lifeguards · self-sufficient
- Cold water year-round
14-Day Forecast
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