Surf Forecasts:
Strandhill surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with 898 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with WNW 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strandhill over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next 16 days at Strandhill. The water’s about 62°F, which is a touch warmer than usual – feels good. But overall, it’s a rough stretch with only a few bright spots.
Monday, 27 July morning is your first real chance. Swell runs 4ft from the WNW with a 10-second period, and a south wind at 9 mph – clean cross-off. Combined energy is 328, moderate but solid. That’s good for intermediate surfers. The afternoon fades, so hit it early.
The following days are small – Tuesday and Wednesday mornings have 3ft waves with glassy or offshore winds, but the energy is low and the surf is just so-so. You might snag a few, but nothing special.
Then there’s a dry spell from Thursday 30 July afternoon through Saturday 1 August – waves under 2ft, not worth a paddle. But Sunday 2 August is the real gem. That morning delivers a 7ft swell from the WNW, 10-second period, and a clean cross-off south wind at 9 mph. Combined energy leaps to 800 – strong. That’s a proper groundswell, and Strandhill will be cooking. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but if you’re intermediate or above, get in the water early. The afternoon drops a little, so don’t sleep in.
After that, it’s back to tiny, choppy junk from Monday 3 August onward. No more recommendations. So circle Sunday 2 August – that’s your best bet.
Rusty signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue morning, light winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
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 kJ | 202 | 171 | 147 | 613 | 584 | 726 | 811 | 838 | 523 | 328 | 293 | 238 | 263 | 215 | 143 | 118 | 140 | 134 | 87 | 62 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:06PM2.54m | 3:33AM2.44m | 4:11PM2.67m | 4:34AM2.53m | 5:02PM2.84m | 5:22AM2.67m | 5:45PM3.03m | 6:01AM2.79m | 6:22PM3.22m | 6:36AM2.89m | 6:56PM3.37m | 7:10AM2.96m | 7:29PM3.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:38AM1.17m | 9:25PM1.23m | 9:43AM1.12m | 10:27PM1.11m | 10:36AM0.99m | 11:15PM0.95m | 11:19AM0.82m | 11:55PM0.78m | 11:57AM0.65m | 00:32AM0.62m | 12:31PM0.49m | 1:06AM0.49m | 1:03PM0.38m | 1:39AM0.40m | |||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:37 |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 8 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | — | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 147 | — | 584 | — | — | — | 523 | 328 | 293 | 238 | 263 | 215 | 143 | 118 | — | 134 | 87 | 62 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 9 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | SSW 3 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | ESE 2 |
| kJ | 202 | 171 | — | 613 | — | 726 | 811 | 838 | — | 4 | — | 4 | 12 | — | — | — | 140 | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 271 | 1212 | 148 | 1217 | 243 | 148 | 443 | 443 | 125 | 32 | 243 | 8 | 243 | 164 | 0 | 41 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 535 |
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