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Strandhill surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 01 Jun 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
13.8° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Strandhill surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, W swell with 2,898 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strandhill over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 4 | W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | |
114 | 100 | 94 | 43 | 31 | 155 | 276 | 356 | 1006 | 1174 | 1592 | 2259 | 682 | 628 | 332 | 149 | 558 | 1027 | 394 | 358 | 394 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:24PM3.28m | 7:40AM2.93m | 8:01PM3.25m | 8:16AM2.83m | 8:39PM3.19m | 8:53AM2.71m | 9:18PM3.11m | 9:33AM2.58m | 10:00PM3.02m | 10:18AM2.46m | 10:45PM2.94m | 11:11AM2.38m | 11:34PM2.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:00PM0.52m | 1:31AM0.58m | 1:34PM0.56m | 2:09AM0.65m | 2:09PM0.61m | 2:48AM0.75m | 2:44PM0.69m | 3:29AM0.85m | 3:22PM0.78m | 4:14AM0.93m | 4:03PM0.88m | 5:05AM0.96m | 4:52PM0.99m | ||||||||
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 | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:02 |
2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 18 | W 8 | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 |
 kJ | 114 | — | 94 | 43 | 6 | 110 | 276 | 356 | — | — | — | — | 682 | 628 | 332 | 149 | — | 1027 | 394 | 358 | 394 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | — | — | — | W 15 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | 155 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 268 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | — | W 3 | W 4 | — | S 4 | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | SE 3 | S 4 | W 7 | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | — | 100 | — | 1 | 31 | — | 6 | — | 1006 | 1174 | 1592 | 2259 | — | — | 12 | 27 | 558 | — | 21 | 29 | 29 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 41 | 2 | 105 | 273 | 0 | 41 | 217 | 8 | 443 | 520 | 273 | 243 | 0 | 152 | 451 | 435 | 0 | 50 | 29 | 8 |
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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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