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Back Strands surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 08 Dec 2025 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
9.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 (Dec 11) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 18s 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 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 11th Dec) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 11th Dec) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 12th Dec) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Back Strands over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu night, near gales from the S by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Mon 15 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | |
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 kJ (?) | 3177 | 1933 | 1550 | 4010 | 2180 | 2375 | 2613 | 1367 | 1163 | 4465 | 7946 | 10033 | 5896 | 3532 | 1905 | 2900 | 2058 | 1807 | 1579 | 1349 | 1422 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:38AM 3.58 | 9:10PM 2.76 | 9:32AM 3.39 | 10:08PM 2.56 | 10:30AM 3.18 | 11:13PM 2.43 | 11:31AM 2.99 | 12:22AM 2.40 | 12:35PM 2.84 | 1:29AM 2.47 | 1:38PM 2.76 | 2:27AM 2.60 | 2:34PM 2.75 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:01AM 0.43 | 2:58PM 0.44 | 2:51AM 0.64 | 3:58PM 0.65 | 3:46AM 0.86 | 5:04PM 0.81 | 4:51AM 1.05 | 6:13PM 0.90 | 6:07AM 1.16 | 7:16PM 0.91 | 7:22AM 1.17 | 8:09PM 0.87 | 8:25AM 1.10 | |||||||||
Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Mon 15 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 8:41 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:48 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 4:08 | - | - | 4:08 | - | - | 4:07 | - | - | 4:07 | - | - | 4:07 | - | - | 4:07 | - | - | 4:07 | |
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Rain (mm) | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 5 | 3 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 14 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 1 | - | |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 7 | -3 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
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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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