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Carrowmore Reviews and Ratings

(Mayo and Achill Island, Ireland)

Visitor reviews of Carrowmore surf break

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Carrowmore Ratings

Overall: 3.0. Based on 3 votes. Vote

Quality on a good day: 3.7

(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).

Consistency of Surf: 1.3

(1: Carrowmore is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).

Regional Rating: 2.0

(1: Carrowmore is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Mayo and Achill Island. 5: the best break in Mayo and Achill Island).

Difficulty Level: 1.3

(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).

Onshore Wind: 3.0

(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Carrowmore can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).

Other Options: 4.0

(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Carrowmore, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).

Water Quality: 4.7

(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).

Crowds: 3.7

(1: Often too crowded. 5: Carrowmore is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).

Access: 5.0

(1: Getting to Carrowmore requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).

Scenery: 4.5

(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).

Local Attitude: 5.0

(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).

Accommodation: 4.0

(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Carrowmore for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).

Camping: 3.0

(1: Camping at Carrowmore is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).

Entertainment: 4.0

(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Carrowmore is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).

Equipment and Repairs: 3.0

(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).

Eating: 4.0

(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Carrowmore, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).

Drinking: 4.0

(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Carrowmore where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).

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