Strandhill Surf Break

Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 54.27° N 8.62° W

Issued: 12 am 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
16.2° C

2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Strandhill surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, W swell with 2,598 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 (Jun 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 28th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 28th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 28th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun morning, light winds from the S by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, strong winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
10
2.5
W
13
2.5
W
12
2
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.2
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.9
W
9
1.2
W
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
8
2.1
W
10
2.1
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.2
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.9
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.3
W
9
1.4
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
596
2275
1857
1011
584
273
142
136
235
115
99
65
865
991
588
329
466
774
384
293
287
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
30
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
25
SE
10
S
20
NW
15
NW
10
S
30
S
40
WNW
30
W
25
WNW
20
W
20
S
30
SSW
20
NW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
High Tide
5:34AM2.80m
5:58PM3.08m
6:14AM2.86m
6:36PM3.19m
6:52AM2.90m
7:13PM3.28m
7:27AM2.90m
7:49PM3.33m
8:03AM2.87m
8:25PM3.34m
8:38AM2.81m
9:00PM3.32m
9:15AM2.75m
9:35PM3.26m
Low Tide
11:33AM0.72m
00:06AM0.73m
12:11PM0.64m
00:44AM0.65m
12:46PM0.56m
1:21AM0.60m
1:21PM0.50m
1:58AM0.59m
1:55PM0.48m
2:35AM0.59m
2:28PM0.50m
3:11AM0.61m
3:02PM0.56m
3:48AM0.64m
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part cloud
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light rain
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light rain
rain showers
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cloud
cloud
light rain
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part cloud
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clear
clear
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5:01
5:03
5:03
5:03
5:05
5:05
5:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:12
10:12
10:10
10:10
10:10
10:09
10:09
 mm
2
6
1
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
15
15
13
17
17
13
16
15
13
17
15
17
14
14
13
16
19
15
16
16
15
Feels °C
8
8
8
14
13
9
14
13
10
14
10
11
8
9
10
12
15
11
13
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.2
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.9
W
9
1.2
W
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
8
1.6
W
11
1.2
W
11
0.7
WNW
9
1.9
W
10
1.4
W
10
Energy kJ
1011
584
273
142
136
235
115
99
65
588
329
78
774
384
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
11
0.7
NW
10
Energy kJ
163
94
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
10
2.5
W
13
2.5
W
12
0.6
S
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
W
3
0.6
S
3
2.1
W
10
2.1
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.3
W
9
1.4
WNW
9
Energy kJ
596
2275
1857
7
2
1
8
865
991
466
293
287
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
4
4
2
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
Distance (km)
544
574
164
41
23
0
0
210
38
0
102
490
429
512
243
8
490
243
239
254
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sligo
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
2
2
1
3
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
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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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