Check the surf before you go.
Surfing
Strandhill (25 mins from hotel)
Strandhill is one of Ireland's West Coast gems. It is a predominantly sand-bottom beachbreak but for the more experienced, there is a rocky right-hand point break at the north end of the beach. It's exposed westerly facing coast makes Strandhill a serious swell magnet attracting all sorts of wave riders, beginners to advanced, from all over the country and overseas.
www.perfectdaysurfing.com/
www.strandhillsurfschool.com/
www.turfnsurf.ie/strandhill/surf/school/
Enniscrone(60 mins from hotel)
Enniscrone is a much loved family resort, providing soft landscaping and improved access facilities for visitors to the area. With its 5km of sandy blue flag status beach offering plenty of water based activities for the adventurous; championship golf course and Waterpoint Aqua facilities for family entertainment culminating with the annual Black Pig Festival in August, Enniscrone has something for everyone.Enniscrone is an attractive, traditional family seaside resort located in county Sligo, near the county border with Mayo. It is situated 56km from Sligo town and 10km from Ballina
www.atlanticsurfschool.com/
www.seventhwavesurfschool.com/
Bundoran (60 mins from hotel)
Bundoran, popularly known as Ireland’s Premier Seaside Resort, is located on the shores of the broad Atlantic Ocean against a backdrop of the majestic Ben Bulben mountain range. This is an ideal place to live, visit, or simply to relax. With a wealth of activities and facilities on offer to suit all tastes, Bundoran is widely recognised as a ‘hub’ destination to discover and experience the richness of our local and surrounding areas.
www.bundoransurfco.com/
www.surfworldireland.com/
Windsurfing
The sport of windsurfing has taken Ireland by storm. The rough seas and windy conditions along Ireland's spectacular coastline or the abundance of lakes for those who like to take it easier create the perfect conditions for this challenging and exhilarating sport. Whether you are a seasoned rider looking for a new challenge or a beginner who would like to try out this exciting watersport, the North West offers some of the best windsurfing in Europe.
www.loughallenadventure.com/
www.loughkeyboats.com/watersports.html
LSD Kiteboarding
The Northwest of Ireland is one of the best areas in Europe for watersports.The LSD region hosts an incredible variety of large, sandy beaches that are next to deserted all year around. Riders in the area have a choice of riding waves or flat water, and can ride in all wind directions. As many visitors to the Northwest have discovered, the LSD region can be very windy, with SW the prevailing wind direction.
www.lsdkiteboarding.com