Strandhill surf break

Strandhill surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 22 Apr 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
10.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 16 days are 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 28th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 28th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 28th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed morning, light winds from the SE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.2
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.4
W
0.7
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
Period(s) (?)111110991514131311119810981816141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4023822443322112652580194215139
Wind
(km/h)
30
E
30
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
SE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
SE
10
SE
10
S
10
SSE
5
SSE
5
NW
5
WNW
0
SSW
10
NNW
5
ENE
10
SE
5
S
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
onglassglasscross-
on
glassoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:04AM
2.91
10:30PM
3.18
11:11AM
2.59
11:41PM
2.99
12:36PM
2.39
1:06AM
2.92
2:07PM
2.37
2:27AM
2.97
3:22PM
2.52
3:32AM
3.10
4:17PM
2.72
4:23AM
3.21
5:00PM
2.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:53PM
0.68
4:49AM
0.71
4:55PM
0.95
6:18AM
0.90
6:20PM
1.12
7:58AM
0.89
7:57PM
1.12
9:14AM
0.73
9:12PM
0.97
10:07AM
0.55
10:07PM
0.79
10:47AM
0.40
10:51PM
0.62
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Sunrise6:18--6:15--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:05--6:03--
Sunset-8:49--8:51--8:52--8:53--8:55--8:58--9:00-
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part cloud
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rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------------------21
Temp. °C111111141612151713131514141512141514141613
Feels °C (?)3468119101310101212121310131312131510
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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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