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Back Strands surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 28 Mar 2026 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
8.7° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Back Strands in the next 16 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 29th Mar) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Back Strands over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 2°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue night, strong winds from the W by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 8775 | 4739 | 900 | 2586 | 6514 | 13346 | 10360 | 6672 | 3784 | 1715 | 1336 | 1334 | 814 | 485 | 375 | 1832 | 1870 | 1992 | 1752 | 2171 | 2479 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:46PM 2.54 | 3:02AM 3.12 | 3:43PM 2.78 | 3:54AM 3.37 | 4:27PM 3.01 | 4:36AM 3.56 | 5:04PM 3.20 | 5:12AM 3.66 | 5:37PM 3.34 | 5:46AM 3.67 | 6:08PM 3.42 | 6:18AM 3.60 | 6:37PM 3.43 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:40PM 0.98 | 9:34AM 0.58 | 9:34PM 0.73 | 10:17AM 0.35 | 10:17PM 0.51 | 10:53AM 0.18 | 10:54PM 0.34 | 11:24AM 0.08 | 11:28PM 0.23 | 11:54AM 0.05 | 12:01AM 0.19 | 12:22PM 0.10 | 12:34AM 0.22 | ||||||||
Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:13 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | -4 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -4 | -5 | -2 | 2 | -1 | 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 16 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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