Strandhill Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.27° N 8.62° W

Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
16.5° C
1.6° 

Strandhill surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Strandhill surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, WNW swell with 384 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Strandhill this week:

The surf forecast for Strandhill over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 6th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strandhill over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's talk about the same stretch in the units you might be more used to if you're thinking in feet and miles. The bottom line is the same: the first week and a half is a total dud.

From the 1st of August all the way through the 15th, there's nothing doing. The swell is tiny, the wind is poor, and it's just not worth getting the board wet. It's a long, quiet period, so don't hold your breath. The water temp at Strandhill is about 62°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

The only real action, and it's a big 'if' because it's a long way off, is on the morning of Sunday, the 16th of August. That's when Strandhill gets a proper pulse. We're looking at a solid 8ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds. That's a lot of energy, with the combined energy reading a hefty 1250. That's a powerful, groundswell. The wind is WSW at 12 mph, which is a cross-shore breeze, so it won't be pristine, but not terrible. For a beach break, 8ft is big, gnarly stuff. That's expert-only territory. The period is good, but the power is intense.

The afternoon goes downhill with the wind turning more onshore, so the morning of the 16th is your only real shot. It's a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it's the only thing on the entire 16-day forecast that's worth a second look. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

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High Tide
8:32PM3.52m
8:49AM2.99m
9:04PM3.46m
9:25AM2.95m
9:39PM3.34m
10:04AM2.87m
10:18PM3.18m
10:49AM2.78m
11:06PM2.99m
11:45AM2.68m
00:08AM2.79m
12:58PM2.62m
1:30AM2.66m
Low Tide
2:42AM0.33m
2:38PM0.36m
3:15AM0.36m
3:13PM0.47m
3:50AM0.44m
3:52PM0.61m
4:31AM0.57m
4:39PM0.79m
5:21AM0.74m
5:39PM0.97m
6:27AM0.91m
7:03PM1.08m
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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 16 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.

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