Strandhill Surf Break

Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 54.27° N 8.62° W

Issued: 12 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
16.5° C

3.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Strandhill surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, W swell with 2,598 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 28th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 28th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 28th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the NW by Wed night).

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
10
2.5
W
13
2.5
W
12
2
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.2
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
1
W
8
0.7
W
9
1.9
WSW
6
1.8
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
1.1
W
10
0.9
WNW
10
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
2.3
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
452
2275
1857
994
584
273
142
136
106
140
83
238
445
318
116
240
142
214
151
75
944
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
35
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
25
SE
15
SSW
20
NW
15
NW
10
W
15
S
35
SW
30
NW
30
WNW
15
WSW
15
SSW
30
SW
25
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross
High Tide
5:58PM3.08m
6:14AM2.86m
6:36PM3.19m
6:52AM2.90m
7:13PM3.28m
7:27AM2.90m
7:49PM3.33m
8:03AM2.87m
8:25PM3.34m
8:38AM2.81m
9:00PM3.32m
9:15AM2.75m
9:35PM3.26m
Low Tide
11:33AM0.72m
00:06AM0.73m
12:11PM0.64m
00:44AM0.65m
12:46PM0.56m
1:21AM0.60m
1:21PM0.50m
1:58AM0.59m
1:55PM0.48m
2:35AM0.59m
2:28PM0.50m
3:11AM0.61m
3:02PM0.56m
3:48AM0.64m
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light rain
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rain showers
rain showers
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5:01
5:03
5:03
5:03
5:05
5:05
5:07
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10:12
10:12
10:10
10:10
10:10
10:09
10:09
 mm
3
6
1
1
1
5
3
Temp °C
16
16
13
16
17
13
16
15
14
15
17
16
14
14
12
16
17
15
14
15
14
Feels °C
9
9
8
13
13
10
14
12
12
15
15
11
9
8
9
11
11
11
11
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
10
2
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.2
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
1
W
8
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.9
WNW
10
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
Energy kJ
452
994
584
273
142
136
106
140
83
70
61
142
214
151
75
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
11
0.7
W
10
Energy kJ
24
98
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
4
2.5
W
13
2.5
W
12
0.6
S
3
0.3
S
3
0.7
WNW
4
1.9
WSW
6
1.8
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
1.1
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
1.2
WSW
5
2.3
W
9
Energy kJ
20
2275
1857
7
2
19
238
445
318
116
240
71
67
69
944
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
4
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
3
Distance (km)
544
571
164
41
41
0
0
148
41
24
0
443
712
386
23
0
470
696
277
731
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Sligo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
2
2
2
3
2
1
3
3
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
8
5
5
4
7
4
4
5
9
5
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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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