Strandhill surf break

Strandhill surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 02 Jun 2026 IST
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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 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, W swell with 3,479 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 cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 2nd Jun)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 6th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 6th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning).

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
2
!
1
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
9
1
W
4
0.6
W
15
1
W
13
0.9
W
12
0.9
W
12
1.4
W
11
1.9
W
13
2.5
W
12
1.8
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.2
W
10
1
W
11
1.4
WSW
11
3
W
11
1.9
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.2
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
9
1
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
43
40
155
336
240
214
485
1218
1902
771
492
314
240
447
1736
673
480
284
183
133
158
Wind (km/h)
15
W
25
WNW
15
SSE
20
S
30
WSW
10
NW
30
WNW
40
WNW
25
WNW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
ESE
15
E
5
WNW
10
SSW
25
SSW
30
SW
15
SSW
15
NW
15
NW
10
SSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
on
on
cross-off
High Tide
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
12:13PM2.36m
00:29AM2.86m
Low Tide
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
6:02AM0.94m
5:53PM1.08m
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5:07
5:05
5:05
5:03
5:03
5:03
5:01
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9:58
9:59
10:00
10:00
10:01
10:02
10:04
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1
6
7
9
8
2
2
1
2
3
2
5
Temp °C
14
14
12
13
12
11
13
13
10
12
13
11
11
12
12
17
17
14
13
12
11
10
10
9
9
7
9
7
5
3
8
10
9
8
11
10
11
11
10
10
8
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
9
1
W
7
1
W
13
0.9
W
12
0.9
W
12
1.8
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.2
W
10
1
W
11
1.2
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
9
Energy kJ
43
107
336
240
214
771
492
314
240
284
183
133
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
15
Energy kJ
155
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
2
1
W
4
0.4
SE
3
0.3
W
3
1.4
W
11
1.9
W
13
2.5
W
12
0.4
SE
2
0.7
ESE
3
1.4
WSW
11
3
W
11
1.9
W
10
1.6
W
10
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
S
3
0.4
SSW
3
1
W
9
Energy kJ
1
40
2
1
485
1218
1902
2
10
447
1736
673
480
3
3
3
158
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
3
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
105
265
0
8
148
231
227
273
273
164
152
0
0
148
0
243
148
23
41
148
Best forecast wave conditions in Sligo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
3
4
2
3
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
9
9
7
8
9
8
9
7
8
9
7
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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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