Strandhill Surf Break

Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 54.27° N 8.62° W

Issued: 6 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
15.0° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Strandhill surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, W swell with 2,668 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with W 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 25th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 29th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 28th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the W by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.4
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
7
0.6
W
8
0.9
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
8
1.4
WSW
8
3
W
13
2
W
13
1.5
W
11
1.2
W
10
0.9
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
6
8
6
16
49
181
171
96
66
42
44
36
39
41
254
2668
1265
536
290
134
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
W
5
N
0
ENE
10
NNW
0
NNE
5
NE
0
SW
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
NNE
25
S
35
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
35
SSW
40
W
15
WSW
20
SSW
30
SSE
20
S
Wind State
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:47PM2.51m
2:01AM2.78m
2:49PM2.58m
3:03AM2.69m
3:46PM2.69m
4:00AM2.68m
4:35PM2.82m
4:50AM2.73m
5:18PM2.96m
5:34AM2.80m
5:58PM3.08m
6:14AM2.86m
6:36PM3.19m
Low Tide
7:41PM1.08m
8:31AM0.87m
8:51PM1.09m
9:24AM0.88m
9:51PM1.03m
10:11AM0.85m
10:42PM0.94m
10:53AM0.80m
11:25PM0.83m
11:33AM0.72m
00:06AM0.73m
12:11PM0.64m
00:44AM0.65m
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5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:03
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10:12
10:12
10:12
10:12
10:12
10:12
10:12
 mm
1
5
4
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
3
Temp °C
19
19
14
18
18
17
24
25
18
17
21
19
16
17
15
15
15
13
14
13
15
Feels °C
19
20
14
18
18
18
25
28
19
18
22
17
11
13
10
9
8
9
10
7
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
W
9
0.4
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
7
0.6
W
8
0.9
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.3
W
12
2
W
13
1.5
W
11
1.2
W
10
0.9
W
9
Energy kJ
4
6
8
6
16
49
181
171
96
66
42
44
36
39
41
25
1265
536
290
134
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
4
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.2
W
12
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
NW
5
0.1
W
16
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
Energy kJ
6
1
6
5
2
11
9
6
5
46
39
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.1
NW
6
0.1
N
8
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
2
2
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNW
5
0.5
S
3
0.5
S
3
0.7
SW
4
0.5
S
4
1.4
WSW
8
3
W
13
Energy kJ
15
5
5
17
6
254
2668
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
1
Distance (km)
23
521
102
102
100
0
5
0
34
5
5
39
50
24
105
552
552
41
41
50
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Sligo
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
8
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
7
5
6
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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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