Strandhill Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.27° N 8.62° W

Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
15.6°C
1.9° 

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


Strandhill surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, W swell with 7,039 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s 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 Friday (Sep 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 25th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 25th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 25th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:21PM3.29m
5:43AM3.01m
5:52PM3.49m
6:15AM3.21m
6:24PM3.63m
6:47AM3.36m
6:57PM3.70m
7:20AM3.46m
7:31PM3.68m
7:54AM3.47m
8:09PM3.56m
8:31AM3.41m
8:50PM3.35m
Low Tide
11:37PM0.37m
11:36AM0.42m
00:06AM0.16m
12:08PM0.25m
00:36AM0.00m
12:41PM0.14m
1:06AM-0.06m
1:15PM0.09m
1:39AM-0.03m
1:52PM0.12m
2:14AM0.10m
2:31PM0.25m
2:52AM0.32m
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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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