Back Strands
Sligo, Ireland · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.6m
- Period
- 6.8s
- Wind
- 22 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Rising
Tide · today
Rising · High in 3h045-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/Dublin local
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Back Strands is a reef break in Sligo, Ireland. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the W with light offshore winds from the SE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Unknown
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- W
- Best wind direction
- SE
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
Back Strands surf FAQ
Is Back Strands good for beginners?+
Back Strands is a reef break, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Back Strands?+
Different days call for different boards. Back Strands can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Back Strands?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the W with light offshore winds from the SE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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