Strandhill Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.27° N 8.62° W

Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
16.5°C
1.7° 

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


Strandhill surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with 3,626 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 (Aug 30) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 30th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 5th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 4th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Right, folks, grab a brew and get comfortable, because the outlook for Strandhill is a tough read.

We've got a real dry spell on our hands. For the best part of a week, the wind is all over the place and messes up any small bits of swell that come through. It’s one of those periods where you’re just trying to scratch out anything.

Saturday, August 30th, in the afternoon might give you a tiny bit of hope. The wind goes glassy, which is rare, with a weak 0.6ft groundswell from the west. The energy is only (64), but it’s clean. You might find a little crumbler on a log or a foil, but it’s nothing to write home about. By Sunday the 31st, the wind is back on it, churning the surface up.

Then there's a huge spike of energy coming in around Thursday, September 4th. Swells jump up to 10ft with a 12-second period, giving us a massive (3331) for the afternoon. But with a 35 km/h cross-onshore wind, that's a complete mess – a washing machine. Not for surfing.

The one day that has any real potential is the morning of Saturday, September 5th. After that stormy mess midweek, we get a clean-up. The wind goes offshore from the SSE, and it's light. There’s still a solid 6ft of WNW groundswell with an 11-second period. The energy is strong at (808). This is the window. It’s a full-on beach break, so that long period could make things a bit walled-up, but with clean, offshore conditions, there should be some fun, punchy lefts and rights on offer. This is the standout, but it's over a week away, so keep your expectations in check.

After that, the wind and swell go back to fighting each other. There's another huge pulse of 10ft on the 8th and 9th, but with a howling onshore wind, it's a no-go.

So, the honest truth for this 16-day stretch is one promising morning. The 30th is a maybe, and Saturday, September 5th, is your only real shot at a decent wave. Keep your fingers crossed and watch the wind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Thu morning).

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Energy kJ
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18
63
38
95
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283
632
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Wind (km/h)
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10
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20
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20
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25
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High Tide
6:58PM3.60m
7:16AM3.19m
7:29PM3.67m
7:48AM3.25m
8:00PM3.66m
8:21AM3.25m
8:34PM3.56m
8:56AM3.20m
9:10PM3.40m
9:34AM3.10m
9:51PM3.16m
10:19AM2.94m
10:43PM2.88m
Low Tide
1:10AM0.17m
1:08PM0.19m
1:39AM0.09m
1:40PM0.17m
2:10AM0.09m
2:13PM0.21m
2:42AM0.17m
2:49PM0.33m
3:17AM0.33m
3:29PM0.51m
3:57AM0.55m
4:18PM0.74m
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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.

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