Strandhill Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.27° N 8.62° W

Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
16.4°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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,803 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s 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 (Sep 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 10th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 13th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the waves coming our way at Strandhill over the next couple of weeks.

We're starting off with a bit of a slow grind. The first couple of days are pretty average, but things do try to get their act together. The water temperature is sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a small bonus.

The first real opportunity to get the board wet that actually looks decent kicks off on Thursday, the 10th, in the morning. We've got a clean 3ft wave rolling in from the West with an 11-second period. The energy is moderate (127), and that light S-SW breeze is blowing cross-offshore, keeping the surface glassy. It's not going to be huge, but it'll be clean and fun for the intermediate crew. The crowds are "sometimes" around here, so you might share it, but it's worth a look.

Then we hit a bit of a lull again until the standout period. Sunday, the 13th is the one to circle. The morning starts with some clear skies, a light 6 mph Southerly wind blowing cross-off, and a clean 4ft swell from the WNW with a tasty 12-second period. The combined energy is moderate (429). The afternoon holds up too, with a similar 4ft from the West, 11-second period, and still clean. This is your best bet for a solid session with good shape and no wind bump. It's a proper groundswell, so it'll have some punch and longer waits between sets, making it easier to get out the back.

Looking further out, there's a window on Wednesday, the 16th that catches the eye. The forecast is showing a solid 12ft swell from the West with an 11-second period. That's a lot of water moving, with very strong energy (3090). The wind is light from the SSW, keeping it clean. But I gotta be straight with you – that's proper big. At over 8ft, this is strictly for the experts only. The swell is predicted to be too big for this break, so unless you're a seasoned charger, give this one a wide berth.

The rest of the second week is a mixed bag of onshore winds and lumpy conditions, or waves that are just too small to get excited about. There's a little window on Friday, the 18th, in the morning with a 7ft swell from the West and clean conditions, but the wind will be up, and the score is marginal. It's a gamble.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Sunday, the 13th. Clean, waist-to-chest high waves with good period. Get on it. The 16th is a beast for the brave, but only if you know what you're doing.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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308
524
680
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1739
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922
268
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238
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173
461
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:09AM2.54m
3:39PM2.98m
4:20AM2.75m
4:39PM3.31m
5:13AM2.98m
5:27PM3.61m
5:57AM3.18m
6:09PM3.81m
6:36AM3.33m
6:48PM3.89m
7:12AM3.41m
7:25PM3.86m
Low Tide
8:54PM0.99m
9:13AM0.98m
10:10PM0.69m
10:16AM0.72m
11:03PM0.37m
11:05AM0.44m
11:47PM0.11m
11:47AM0.22m
00:26AM-0.06m
12:26PM0.07m
1:01AM-0.13m
1:03PM0.02m
1:34AM-0.08m
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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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