
Surf Forecasts:
Strandhill surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, W swell with 5,794 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s 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 (Oct 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 14th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strandhill over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat morning, light winds from the S by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 7 | W 13 | W 13 | W 14 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3199 | 2249 | 1063 | 314 | 138 | 28 | 101 | 99 | 235 | 239 | 568 | 1854 | 2053 | 2676 | 5794 | 2062 | 1568 | 1507 | 897 | 634 | 752 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:23PM3.67m | 6:46AM3.45m | 6:57PM3.60m | 7:18AM3.47m | 7:31PM3.46m | 7:49AM3.43m | 8:04PM3.26m | 8:20AM3.31m | 8:37PM3.03m | 8:53AM3.14m | 9:12PM2.77m | 9:31AM2.93m | 9:51PM2.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:06PM0.18m | 00:31AM-0.01m | 12:41PM0.14m | 1:01AM0.05m | 1:15PM0.17m | 1:31AM0.18m | 1:49PM0.29m | 2:01AM0.37m | 2:24PM0.46m | 2:31AM0.58m | 3:00PM0.69m | 3:04AM0.82m | 3:40PM0.95m | 3:41AM1.04m | |||||||
7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 13 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 22 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 3 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | — | W 13 | W 13 | W 14 | — | W 14 | — | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 13 |
— | — | 1063 | 314 | 138 | 28 | 101 | 99 | 235 | 239 | — | 1854 | 2053 | 2676 | — | 2062 | — | 1507 | 897 | 634 | 752 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | WSW 12 | W 4 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 12 |
— | — | — | 116 | 60 | 28 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 12 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | — | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | — | S 3 | — | SSW 4 | W 7 | — | S 5 | SSW 5 | W 15 | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — |
3199 | 2249 | — | — | 9 | 4 | — | 2 | — | 13 | 568 | — | 52 | 108 | 5794 | — | 1568 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 712 | 712 | 92 | 0 | 101 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 41 | 41 | 227 | 8 | 368 | 479 | 683 | 520 | 387 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
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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.
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.










