Surf Forecasts:
Strandhill surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, WNW swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strandhill over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the forecast for Strandhill.
The next couple of days are your best bet, with clean, offshore winds and fun, manageable swell. It’s not going to be a huge week of waves, so make the most of Monday and Tuesday. After that, we hit a bit of a flat spell before a pulse of much bigger, more powerful groundswell arrives towards the end of the second week, but the conditions will be tricky.
Monday the 24th is where it’s at. We’ve got a clean 3 ft swell out of the WNW, with the combined energy sitting at a moderate 254. The offshore wind is light and from the SE, making for clean, lined-up waves. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Tuesday the 25th morning is still worth a paddle. The swell drops to 3 ft and the energy dips to 118, but that gentle offshore from the SE keeps things tidy. It’s surfable but very ordinary, so keep expectations in check. It’ll be a fun little session.
Then it goes quiet. From Wednesday the 26th right through to Friday the 29th, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell with poor conditions. There’s a few days of very low energy (down to 12), often with onshore or cross-off winds. Not much to get excited about.
Saturday the 30th afternoon shows a flash of hope with a glassy surface and a 2 ft swell from the NW, but the energy is weak (53) and the waves will be ordinary.
We then have a long, poor stretch from Sunday the 31st through to Wednesday the 2nd of September. Strong onshore winds and rain showers make a mess of things. There is a pulse of bigger swell (5 ft) on the 2nd, but the wind is messy and conditions are poor.
Now, for the more promising but less certain long-range stuff. Thursday the 3rd of September sees a jump in size with an 8 ft swell from the WNW and a combined energy of 1260. That’s a big step up. However, the wind is cross-off in the morning but then turns into a fresh cross-shore 18 mph breeze in the afternoon, making things lumpy. This is borderline for paddle surfing and might be more appealing for the kite crew.
The biggest pulse comes in on Sunday the 6th of September and Monday the 7th. We’re looking at a very long period (18 seconds) groundswell from the W, with energy readings of 1679 and 2816. That’s a lot of juice. Expect 5 ft to 8 ft waves. This powerful, long-period swell will be best at the point and reef, not the beach, as it can break too straight. The wind looks okay on the 7th with a cross-off from the SSE. This is the standout for the second week for experienced surfers, but it’s a long way out and things can change.
Tuesday the 8th of September hangs on with a 8 ft WNW swell at 1211 energy, with a light cross-shore from the SW. Still a solid option for those in the know.
That’s the story from Strandhill. Get out now while it’s clean, and keep an eye on that big swell for the specialists next week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 6 | W 11 | W 10 |
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254 | 270 | 206 | 118 | 56 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 67 | 66 | 40 | 22 | 83 | 71 | 42 | 35 | 53 | 46 | 18 | 20 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:19AM2.42m | 4:44PM2.80m | 5:04AM2.60m | 5:23PM3.05m | 5:41AM2.78m | 5:57PM3.28m | 6:13AM2.95m | 6:28PM3.47m | 6:45AM3.08m | 6:58PM3.60m | 7:16AM3.19m | 7:29PM3.67m | 7:48AM3.25m | 8:00PM3.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:19AM1.08m | 11:01PM0.95m | 11:00AM0.84m | 11:38PM0.72m | 11:35AM0.61m | 00:10AM0.50m | 12:07PM0.42m | 00:40AM0.31m | 12:38PM0.28m | 1:10AM0.17m | 1:08PM0.19m | 1:39AM0.09m | 1:40PM0.17m | 2:10AM0.09m | |||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | NNW 8 | — | W 13 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 10 |
254 | 270 | 206 | 118 | 56 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 67 | 66 | 40 | 22 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | 18 | 8 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 11 | NW 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | NW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 20 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | NNW 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — | E 3 | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 5 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 83 | 71 | 42 | 35 | 53 | 46 | — | — | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 99 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 252 | 435 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 70 | 110 |
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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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