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Strandhill surf break

Strandhill surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 17 Jan 2026 IST
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Strandhill surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
8.3° C
 (Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Strandhill this week:

The surf forecast for Strandhill over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 12 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 18th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 19th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 22nd Jan)10ft (3.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strandhill over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue morning, min 2°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue afternoon, min 2°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue night, gales from the ESE by Thu night).

Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
0
2
!
!
4
4
4
2
0
1
!
3
0
3
4
5
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
2.5
W
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.1
W
1.8
W
1.4
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
3
W
2.4
W
2.1
W
1.4
W
1.5
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
Period(s) (?)12111010918161615151413121217161413161716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)55628416112280415545854112294218811207663350220494128601748643107437023182
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
10
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
30
SSE
20
WNW
5
SSE
15
E
25
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
30
SE
30
SSE
30
SSE
20
SW
25
SSE
65
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffcross-
off		offcrossoffcross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:13PM
2.86
5:35AM
3.27
5:49PM
2.96
6:09AM
3.42
6:23PM
3.01
6:43AM
3.53
6:56PM
3.04
7:15AM
3.58
7:31PM
3.02
7:49AM
3.58
8:07PM
2.98
8:23AM
3.51
8:46PM
2.91
9:01AM
3.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:10PM
0.57
11:44AM
0.58
11:44PM
0.43
12:19PM
0.46
12:16AM
0.32
12:52PM
0.37
12:48AM
0.27
1:26PM
0.31
1:21AM
0.27
2:00PM
0.30
1:55AM
0.34
2:36PM
0.34
2:33AM
0.46
Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise--8:42--8:41--8:41--8:40--8:37--8:37--8:34
Sunset4:44--4:45--4:47--4:49--4:51--4:52--4:54--
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light rain
light rain
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light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
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rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
clear
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
----21-211--341-21---
Temp. °C653666667766777664435
Feels °C (?)42-212331143-1012-1-8-2-2-3-2
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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 12 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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