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Back Strands surf Forecast / Sligo / Ireland

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 28 Mar 2024 IST
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Back Strands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Back Strands sea temperature is 8.7°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 9.3 °C max: 9.9 °C min: 8.4 °C)
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Back Strands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Back Strands sea temperature is 8.7°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 9.3 °C max: 9.9 °C min: 8.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Back Strands this week:

The surf forecast for Back Strands over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Back Strands in the next 12 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 31) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 28th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 28th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 28th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Back Strands over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.1
W
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
W
0.4
NW
0.4
W
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.2
NNW
0.2
NNW
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.4
WSW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.6
NW
0.4
WSW
0.4
NW
0.3
W
0.9
W
Period(s) (?)151414131211141110101611101010101010101413131211121312161414141012101613
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)118498044722215293593837343931363324352710914132925911567512210315313687452543276
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
20
W
15
ESE
15
ESE
5
WNW
15
S
15
SE
30
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
25
E
25
ESE
20
E
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
40
E
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
E
35
E
25
ESE
35
SSE
30
SSE
20
SSW
40
SW
50
SW
40
SW
15
E
45
WNW
30
WSW
25
ESE
25
SSW
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
glasscross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:32PM
3.23
7:43AM
3.17
8:01PM
3.11
8:14AM
2.96
8:35PM
2.94
8:50AM
2.74
9:18PM
2.76
9:40AM
2.52
10:22PM
2.59
11:00AM
2.32
11:55PM
2.54
12:50PM
2.31
1:31AM
2.72
2:21PM
2.52
2:41AM
3.07
3:22PM
2.83
3:34AM
3.45
4:11PM
3.14
4:21AM
3.78
4:55PM
3.41
5:04AM
4.00
5:35PM
3.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:18PM
0.33
1:30AM
0.45
1:45PM
0.47
2:01AM
0.62
2:15PM
0.64
2:37AM
0.82
2:51PM
0.84
3:22AM
1.03
3:41PM
1.06
4:33AM
1.23
5:01PM
1.24
6:31AM
1.24
6:54PM
1.22
8:10AM
0.97
8:17PM
1.00
9:11AM
0.58
9:15PM
0.69
9:59AM
0.19
10:02PM
0.38
10:41AM
-0.12
10:46PM
0.12
11:21AM
-0.30
11:28PM
-0.07
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise6:13--6:11--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:01--5:58--5:56--5:54--5:50--5:48--5:46--
Sunset-7:04--7:06--7:07--7:09--7:12--7:14--7:15--7:16--7:19--7:21--7:22--7:24-
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Rain (mm)
----2--2--41-----211-118-16-2181-963
Temp. °C5668979989981112788555446111313119991199111211
Feels °C (?)01267433245356210-3-5-4-4-4-156780-1-1700775

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed morning, light winds from the SE by Fri afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Tue morning).

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Information about the Back Strands Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Back Strands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Back Strands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Back Strands surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Back Strands) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Back Strands may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Sligo? If you are looking for accommodation near Back Strands, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sligo, consider staying in Sligo which is 19 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Sligo where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Killybegs which is 21 km (13 miles) away, Enniskillen, Ballina and Letterkenny.

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