Strandhill Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.27° N 8.62° W

Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
13.7°C
1.3° 

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


Strandhill surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, WNW swell with 15,676 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s 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 (Oct 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s 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 6.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 22nd Oct)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 24th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 25th Oct)20ft (6.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu night, strong winds from the SSE by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat night, light winds from the S by Sun night).

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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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13
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1.4
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2165
1086
639
513
483
1480
2593
3420
1202
1715
15328
12049
7415
2862
976
534
307
1144
3077
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Wind (km/h)
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SW
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SSE
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WNW
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NW
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SSW
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W
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High Tide
3:54AM2.51m
3:59PM2.98m
4:33AM2.77m
4:36PM3.21m
5:08AM3.04m
5:13PM3.41m
5:43AM3.27m
5:50PM3.56m
6:18AM3.46m
6:29PM3.63m
6:54AM3.58m
7:09PM3.61m
Low Tide
9:50PM0.88m
9:45AM0.98m
10:24PM0.60m
10:25AM0.74m
10:57PM0.34m
11:02AM0.52m
11:29PM0.12m
11:38AM0.31m
00:02AM-0.02m
12:16PM0.16m
00:37AM-0.07m
12:55PM0.07m
1:14AM-0.01m
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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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