Strandhill Surf Break

Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 54.27° N 8.62° W

Issued: 6 am 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
13.6° C

1.0°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 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, W swell with 2,785 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 14th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 14th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 12th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
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
2.4
W
12
3
W
12
2.5
W
12
1.9
W
11
1.3
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.9
W
10
1
W
10
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
567
1599
2717
1702
846
342
138
79
35
29
27
23
38
51
91
112
171
183
102
76
53
Wind (km/h)
30
W
35
WSW
30
W
30
W
30
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
5
NW
5
ESE
10
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
5
SSW
10
SE
25
SSW
35
SW
15
S
20
S
15
S
15
SE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
4:16PM3.04m
4:31AM3.23m
5:08PM3.28m
5:27AM3.34m
5:57PM3.50m
6:21AM3.39m
6:47PM3.67m
7:14AM3.37m
7:37PM3.77m
8:05AM3.27m
8:27PM3.79m
8:57AM3.11m
9:18PM3.73m
Low Tide
10:18PM0.62m
10:46AM0.29m
11:13PM0.40m
11:35AM0.20m
00:05AM0.21m
12:23PM0.14m
00:58AM0.09m
1:10PM0.14m
1:50AM0.06m
1:57PM0.18m
2:43AM0.12m
2:44PM0.28m
3:38AM0.24m
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clear
part cloud
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part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
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light rain
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
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light rain
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5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
4:58
4:58
4:58
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10:07
10:07
10:08
10:08
10:09
10:09
10:10
 mm
1
3
5
1
1
Temp °C
14
14
12
13
13
11
12
13
13
14
17
14
16
13
14
16
17
13
16
17
15
Feels °C
8
7
5
7
7
7
10
12
12
12
15
12
13
12
11
11
11
10
13
15
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.9
W
10
1
W
10
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
Energy kJ
342
138
79
35
29
27
23
38
51
91
112
171
183
102
76
53
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.2
W
9
Energy kJ
10
22
6
1
1
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
6
Energy kJ
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
10
2.4
W
12
3
W
12
2.5
W
12
1.9
W
11
0.3
SE
2
0.2
SSE
2
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
Energy kJ
567
1599
2717
1702
846
1
1
3
3
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
722
712
243
243
254
41
38
38
0
5
29
5
2
0
0
8
432
0
8
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sligo
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
7
5
5
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
8
4
5
4
6
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.

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