Strandhill Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.27° N 8.62° W

Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
16.5°C
1.6° 

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


Strandhill surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, W swell with 339 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 26th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 1st Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Strandhill over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a bit of a slow burn to start, but there’s a couple of moments that might just get the heart pumping.

Right now, we’re in a flat spell. The first few days are all tiny, weak swells with poor conditions. Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are really nothing to write home about – waves are around 1 ft to 2 ft, with short periods and very low energy. You’re better off staying home and waxing your board.

We get a little window on Sunday the 30th. The morning is glassy with a light southwesterly breeze and a clean 1 ft swell from the west, period around 10 seconds. The energy is still weak, but it’s surfable. It’s just ordinary, not a standout. Then it’s back to mediocrity for a few days.

Now, keep your eyes on Thursday the 3rd of September. That morning, we’ve got a solid 6 ft swell from the west-southwest rolling in with a long 11-second period and a big jump in energy. The wind is cross-shore, which will put a bit of a chop on the face, but it’s a moderate cross-shore, not a full-on blowout. This is a proper groundswell, and while the conditions aren’t perfect, the size and power are there. This is for the intermediate crew – it’s a bit too much for beginners at that size. Strandhill is a beach/sandbar setup, so that long period might make it a little straight, but there’ll be some punchy ones.

The real standout, and the one I’m most excited about, is Monday the 7th of September. The morning shows a big 10 ft swell from the west-northwest, with a 9-second period and massive energy. The wind is a strong cross-off breeze from the south-southwest, meaning it’s clean. But look, this is a beast. At over 8 ft, this is only for experts. The file notes the swell is predicted to be too big for this break, so if you’re not a local charger with a big wave gun, give it a wide berth. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.

After that, the swell drops off quickly into the second week, with smaller, onshore-affected waves. The 9th of September morning has a clean 3 ft swell from the west, but it’s just ordinary.

So, to sum it up: the best bet for most surfers is the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September – a solid, long-period swell with manageable wind. For the hardcore crew only, Monday the 7th of September is a big, clean, powerful beast. Don’t get caught out.

Stay safe, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon morning).

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High Tide
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
8:21AM3.25m
8:34PM3.56m
8:56AM3.20m
9:10PM3.40m
Low Tide
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
2:13PM0.21m
2:42AM0.17m
2:49PM0.33m
3:17AM0.33m
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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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