Strandhill Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.27° N 8.62° W

Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
16.6°C
1.8° 

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


Strandhill surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, W swell with 4,033 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 5th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 4th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, folks, Rusty here with the long-range look for our local stretch. Let's be honest from the off, the next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag, with a whole lot of "meh" to wade through before we see any real promise.

The only game in town is Strandhill, a beach/sandbar setup that's fairly consistent but is going to take a beating from the wind for most of this forecast. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

We start off weak. Wednesday morning the 2nd has a tiny 2ft swell from the W, but at least the wind is a light offshore from the SE. The energy is low at just 57, but it's rideable and clean. That's about the only highlight for a while. That afternoon and all through Thursday the 3rd, the wind swings onshore or cross-shore, and the swell gets messy. By Friday the 4th, we've got a big, powerful 12ft W swell rolling in with a 12-second period and energy readings of 3704. That sounds epic, but it's absolutely howling from the W at 25 mph, making for a cross-onshore mess. That's only for experts, if anyone at all, and honestly, with that wind and a beach break, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Saturday the 5th offers a glimmer. The swell drops to a more manageable 6ft from the WNW in the morning, but it's still a bit lumpy. The real standout is Saturday afternoon. The wind eases to a gentle 9 mph from the S, going cross-offshore, cleaning up that 5ft WNW swell. The energy is moderate at 341 and conditions are described as clean. That's your best bet in the first week – a short window of good, clean surf for intermediates. Expect crowds to be a possibility as word gets out.

From Sunday the 6th right through to Tuesday the 15th of September, it's a frustrating run. There are waves, but the wind is either too strong, onshore, or the swell is just too small and weak. We get a bit of a pulse again on Monday the 13th with a 3ft W swell and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the SSE, but the energy is only 226 and it's rated as marginal. It’s better than nothing, but it's not a stand-out.

Then, finally, a long-range promise. On Wednesday the 16th of September, the wind backs right off. We've got a 3ft W swell with a lovely long 12-second period, and the wind is a light 6 mph from the SW, making it a light cross-shore. The combined energy sits at 266. It's still a marginal call, but with a long-period groundswell like that, Strandhill can have some nice lines. It’s a long way out, so don't book the time off just yet, but it's the only real light at the end of the tunnel.

So, to sum it up: grab Saturday afternoon the 5th for a clean session, and keep an eye on the 16th of September.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, strong winds from the W by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon morning).

Wednesday
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Friday
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Tuesday
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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40
69
61
361
1011
3704
3925
1643
647
341
126
109
138
332
304
893
957
873
697
1012
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
20
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
30
WSW
25
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40
W
35
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15
WSW
15
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15
S
20
SSE
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35
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High Tide
9:34AM3.10m
9:51PM3.16m
10:19AM2.94m
10:43PM2.88m
11:18AM2.76m
11:53PM2.61m
12:40PM2.64m
1:30AM2.46m
2:18PM2.72m
3:09AM2.54m
3:39PM2.98m
4:20AM2.75m
4:39PM3.31m
Low Tide
3:29PM0.51m
3:57AM0.55m
4:18PM0.74m
4:48AM0.82m
5:23PM0.98m
5:59AM1.06m
7:02PM1.12m
7:41AM1.14m
8:54PM0.99m
9:13AM0.98m
10:10PM0.69m
10:16AM0.72m
11:03PM0.37m
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Temp °C
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13
9
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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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