
Surf Forecasts:
Strandhill surf forecast from 12 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 22 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 26 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, W swell with 8,697 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 13 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with NW 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 Friday (Nov 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 25) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 13th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 26th Nov) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strandhill over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the NNW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | W 7 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 7 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNE 5 | N 4 | NW 10 | W 17 | W 15 | W 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
35 | 112 | 55 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 31 | 434 | 2693 | 1146 | 159 | 185 | 56 | 92 | 40 | 53 | 1716 | 1449 | 1222 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:16PM2.92m | 7:35AM3.20m | 7:52PM2.73m | 8:14AM3.04m | 8:32PM2.53m | 9:00AM2.88m | 9:20PM2.34m | 9:53AM2.73m | 10:23PM2.20m | 10:56AM2.65m | 11:40PM2.16m | 12:03PM2.64m | 00:56AM2.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:09AM0.60m | 1:44PM0.71m | 1:43AM0.75m | 2:26PM0.90m | 2:21AM0.91m | 3:15PM1.08m | 3:05AM1.07m | 4:18PM1.20m | 4:03AM1.21m | 5:37PM1.21m | 5:21AM1.28m | 6:51PM1.09m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | |
4:38 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:36 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:32 | — | — | 4:30 | — | — | 4:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 14 | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
Feels °C | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | -5 | -5 | 2 | 3 | -4 | -2 | -1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 16 | — | — | W 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 5 | W 17 | W 15 | W 16 |
35 | 112 | 55 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 31 | 61 | — | — | 50 | 185 | 56 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 1716 | 1449 | 1222 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | — | — | NNW 10 | NW 9 | W 5 | W 12 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | NW 10 | NW 13 | — | — |
28 | — | — | 9 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 48 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 53 | 193 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 7 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | WSW 11 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 42 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | W 7 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 7 | — | E 3 | NNE 5 | N 4 | — | — | NNW 10 | NNW 6 |
9 | — | — | — | 4 | 14 | 27 | 28 | 434 | 2693 | 1146 | 159 | — | 7 | 92 | 40 | — | — | 229 | 154 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 253 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 23 | 23 | 155 | 8 | 168 | 432 | 253 | 41 | 0 | 139 | 101 | 100 | 69 | 38 | 38 | 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.
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