Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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