Strandhill Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.27° N 8.62° W

Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 06 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
14.8°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 6 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with 4,001 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 8th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 8th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 10th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the SSE by Sun morning).

Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
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11
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
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10
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10
1.8
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11
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13
3.5
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13
2.5
WNW
12
1.9
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11
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11
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
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9
1.1
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
496
363
307
442
823
799
415
236
1210
1148
1179
1633
4001
3530
2013
885
275
166
78
62
368
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
30
WNW
30
NW
15
NW
15
SSE
30
SSW
35
WSW
30
W
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45
WNW
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25
NW
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SW
15
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35
SSE
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30
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High Tide
3:25PM3.09m
4:10AM2.74m
4:21PM3.34m
4:57AM2.98m
5:06PM3.54m
5:37AM3.19m
5:46PM3.65m
6:13AM3.35m
6:23PM3.67m
6:46AM3.45m
6:57PM3.60m
7:18AM3.47m
7:31PM3.46m
Low Tide
9:02AM0.99m
10:01PM0.56m
10:01AM0.73m
10:47PM0.30m
10:48AM0.49m
11:25PM0.11m
11:28AM0.30m
11:59PM0.01m
12:06PM0.18m
00:31AM-0.01m
12:41PM0.14m
1:01AM0.05m
1:15PM0.17m
1:31AM0.18m
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10
8
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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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