
Surf Forecasts:
Strandhill surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, W swell with 37 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Strandhill this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 16 days are 0.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strandhill over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
8 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 23 | 12 | 18 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:14PM3.94m | 8:41AM3.18m | 8:59PM3.86m | 9:26AM3.06m | 9:43PM3.68m | 10:11AM2.91m | 10:28PM3.41m | 10:57AM2.76m | 11:14PM3.10m | 11:47AM2.63m | 00:05AM2.80m | 12:45PM2.53m | 1:06AM2.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:30AM-0.00m | 2:27PM0.14m | 3:16AM0.10m | 3:11PM0.27m | 4:00AM0.28m | 3:55PM0.47m | 4:45AM0.51m | 4:43PM0.71m | 5:32AM0.74m | 5:38PM0.96m | 6:24AM0.96m | 6:45PM1.16m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 20 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 8 | NW 6 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
6 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 23 | 11 | 18 | 28 | 16 | 6 | 13 | 35 | 35 | 14 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | W 8 | — | — | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | W 10 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | 5 | 10 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 21 | — | — | 31 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 7 | W 13 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 12 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | NW 7 | — | NW 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | NW 3 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 2 | NW 6 |
— | 1 | 9 | 21 | 10 | 12 | 10 | — | — | 16 | — | 13 | 20 | — | — | 4 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 257 | 254 | 293 | 1982 | 100 | 239 | 417 | 38 | 38 | 294 | 38 | 209 | 256 | 209 | 38 | 465 | 450 | 693 | 463 | 125 |
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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.










