Strandhill surf break

Strandhill surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 01 Mar 2026 IST
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Strandhill surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
8.1° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Strandhill this week:

The surf forecast for Strandhill over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 12 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 07) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 3rd Mar)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 7th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 7th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 1°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sun
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
2
3
3
2
4
3
3
3
0
4
1
1
!
!
0
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
W
1.8
W
2
W
2
W
1.5
W
1.3
W
0.9
W
1.7
W
1.7
W
1.6
W
2.2
WNW
2.3
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.7
W
2.3
W
3
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
2
W
2.1
W
Period(s) (?)121212131212111313121414131312151514141316
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1413887107612986814801889919007461966204811449721633444549023456245513392209
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
25
S
30
WNW
15
NNW
5
SSE
10
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
35
WNW
15
S
30
S
25
SW
40
S
45
S
50
SSW
40
S
10
N
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:58AM
3.61
5:25PM
3.18
5:38AM
3.79
6:01PM
3.29
6:14AM
3.85
6:35PM
3.34
6:48AM
3.80
7:08PM
3.34
7:20AM
3.65
7:39PM
3.28
7:52AM
3.43
8:09PM
3.16
8:23AM
3.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:36PM
0.42
11:16AM
0.14
11:15PM
0.22
11:52AM
0.00
11:51PM
0.10
12:25PM
-0.05
12:26AM
0.06
12:56PM
0.00
12:59AM
0.12
1:26PM
0.13
1:32AM
0.25
1:55PM
0.33
2:05AM
0.45
2:24PM
0.57
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sun
08
Sunrise-7:22--7:18--7:16--7:15--7:11--7:09--7:07-
Sunset--6:12--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:19--6:21--6:22
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
light rain
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
5-1------8131-2-1--532
Temp. °C8998785781097471011111211811
Feels °C (?)12324512344-1-114222266
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Information about the Strandhill Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Strandhill provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Strandhill can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Strandhill 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 (Strandhill) 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 Strandhill 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 Strandhill, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sligo, consider staying in Sligo which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Sligo where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballina which is 40 km (25 miles) away, Killybegs, Enniskillen and Claremorris.

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