Strandhill surf break

Strandhill surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 25 May 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
12.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (May 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 16 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
13
1.4
W
12
1.4
W
12
1.3
W
11
1.1
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.3
W
14
0.7
W
13
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
643
566
565
418
279
141
96
70
26
14
12
12
17
16
17
34
166
139
156
187
174
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
NNW
5
N
5
N
10
NNW
10
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
SSE
20
SSW
10
WSW
10
W
10
NNW
5
ESE
15
SSW
20
SW
15
S
20
S
20
SSE
20
SSW
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:41PM2.51m
2:51AM2.98m
3:38PM2.67m
3:45AM2.98m
4:25PM2.83m
4:32AM2.99m
5:05PM2.99m
5:14AM3.01m
5:41PM3.12m
5:52AM3.02m
6:15PM3.21m
6:29AM3.02m
6:49PM3.26m
Low Tide
8:31PM1.00m
9:25AM0.66m
9:32PM0.92m
10:08AM0.60m
10:21PM0.82m
10:45AM0.55m
11:04PM0.72m
11:19AM0.52m
11:42PM0.63m
11:53AM0.50m
00:19AM0.58m
12:26PM0.51m
00:55AM0.56m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:16
5:13
5:13
5:11
5:11
5:09
5:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:46
9:47
9:50
9:51
9:52
9:53
9:54
1
1
1
2
3
Temp °C
17
18
15
18
20
19
21
22
19
20
21
15
16
16
15
16
17
14
15
15
14
16
16
14
18
20
18
21
20
19
18
18
15
15
14
14
14
14
12
12
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
13
1.4
W
12
1.4
W
12
1.3
W
11
1.1
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
NW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.7
W
13
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
12
Energy kJ
643
566
565
418
279
141
96
70
26
14
12
11
17
10
17
13
166
139
156
187
174
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
6
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
13
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
W
5
0.3
W
14
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
N
9
Energy kJ
2
2
1
5
4
16
5
34
6
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.1
N
6
0.1
W
19
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
Energy kJ
6
1
7
12
9
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
2
0.3
E
2
0.2
ESE
2
0.3
W
8
0.4
WSW
4
0.2
SSE
2
0.9
WSW
5
Energy kJ
1
1
1
12
6
1
33
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
102
5
0
38
0
0
0
5
238
148
254
23
102
2
0
41
0
8
8
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Sligo
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
9
9
6
9
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
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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.

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