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Back Strands surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 31 Jan 2026 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
8.2° C
 (Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Feb 01) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Back Strands in the next 12 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 01) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 1st Feb)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 1st Feb)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 1st Feb)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the E by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ESE on Wed morning, strong winds from the E by Thu morning).

Sunday
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Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sat
07
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
0
1
5
2
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
W
1.4
W
1.6
W
3
W
2.1
W
1.7
W
1
W
0.7
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
1
W
1.8
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
Period(s) (?)151419161514131615141313122018161615141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1354711184044021976117935225877649622511971769201917091074716485445289
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
20
W
15
WNW
15
E
25
E
40
E
40
E
40
E
30
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
E
40
E
35
E
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
off		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-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:10AM
3.62
5:37PM
3.23
5:55AM
3.84
6:19PM
3.30
6:36AM
3.95
6:59PM
3.30
7:15AM
3.94
7:36PM
3.25
7:52AM
3.80
8:12PM
3.14
8:27AM
3.57
8:48PM
3.00
9:03AM
3.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:45PM
0.37
11:26AM
0.17
11:29PM
0.20
12:09PM
0.03
12:09AM
0.09
12:50PM
-0.01
12:47AM
0.07
1:27PM
0.04
1:24AM
0.14
2:03PM
0.17
2:00AM
0.29
2:37PM
0.37
2:37AM
0.51
3:11PM
0.60
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sat
07
Sunrise-8:22--8:21--8:18--8:18--8:15--8:14--8:11-
Sunset--5:12--5:14--5:15--5:17--5:20--5:22--5:23
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
221----13----132----1
Temp. °C888788755788878866555
Feels °C (?)12350-1-3-4-21322-211-1-1-2-10
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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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