Surf Forecasts:
Strandhill surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with 523 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strandhill over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down what’s in the water at Strandhill over the next couple of weeks.
The water temp is a balmy 62°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest rubber.
But don’t get your hopes up for the first week. It starts flat and stays flat for a long stretch. Friday the 7th is a mess with 4ft of cross-shore chop and weak energy. That’s the pattern. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th offer tiny waves around 3ft to 4ft. The wind cleans up to a cross-offshore on Saturday, and Sunday morning looks clean with a light breeze, but the swell is too weak (energy in the 200s). It’s surfable if you’re bored, but barely worth it.
Monday the 10th is a real tease – glassy conditions with no wind in the afternoon, but the swell drops to a pathetic 2ft to 2ft. The energy is flatlining in the 60s. From Tuesday the 11th right through to Thursday the 20th of August, it’s a desert. Knee-high slop at best, with energy in the double or very low triple digits. There are some clean windows on the 11th, 12th, and a glass-off on the 15th, but with waves under 2ft and periods under 8 seconds, it’s basically a lake. For a week and a half, it’s more of a kite-surfing or paddleboard scene than a proper surf spot.
But then, the long-range forecast brings a pulse. Mark Friday the 21st of August. The morning session is the standout of the entire run. We’ve got a solid 7ft from the WNW, with offshore wind from the SE at just 6 mph. The combined energy jumps to 589 (moderate to strong), and the period is 9 seconds – enough to get some proper walls. This is a smart swell for intermediate surfers; it’s a bit too much for beginners, but for those with some experience, it’ll be cracking. The afternoon of the 21st drops back to 5ft but stays clean. Saturday the 22nd fades out, so your window is really that Friday morning.
So the best on offer? There’s no contest – it’s Strandhill on the morning of Friday the 21st. The rest of the forecast is a long, flat grind, but that one day looks like a proper reward if you can hold out for it. Long-range calls are never a sure thing, but the signs are all positive.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 198 | 523 | 441 | 265 | 203 | 251 | 225 | 194 | 122 | 65 | 45 | 31 | 9 | 8 | 59 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 141 | 158 | 116 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:58PM2.62m | 1:30AM2.66m | 2:23PM2.69m | 3:01AM2.68m | 3:43PM2.91m | 4:18AM2.83m | 4:48PM3.23m | 5:19AM3.02m | 5:41PM3.55m | 6:10AM3.18m | 6:28PM3.81m | 6:55AM3.29m | 7:11PM3.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:03PM1.08m | 7:52AM0.98m | 8:42PM1.02m | 9:16AM0.89m | 10:04PM0.77m | 10:23AM0.68m | 11:07PM0.47m | 11:16AM0.44m | 11:59PM0.19m | 12:03PM0.22m | 00:44AM-0.01m | 12:45PM0.07m | 1:26AM-0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 4 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 198 | 523 | 441 | 265 | 203 | 251 | 225 | 194 | 122 | 65 | 45 | 31 | 8 | 8 | 59 | 32 | 28 | 4 | 141 | 158 | 116 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | N 6 | W 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 164 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 41 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 41 | 2 | 41 | 148 | 23 |
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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).
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