Strandhill Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.27° N 8.62° W

Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
16.6° 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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with 107 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 31st Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 31st Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 30th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, folks, let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks. It's Rusty here, and I'll be straight with you – we're in for a bit of a lean spell. The first proper chance to get a wave is on Wednesday the 29th of July, so don't bother waxing up before then.

Wednesday morning, 29th July – Strandhill is the only game in town. We've got a small WNW swell pushing in at 3ft, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is weak, only (111), but the real story here is the wind. It's glassy, a light 5 km/h from the north, which is going to keep the surface clean as a whistle. The water's sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It's surfable, but honestly, it's very ordinary. If you're desperate for a paddle, you'll get a few, but it's nothing to write home about.

Thursday the 30th – the swell picks up a bit more size to 3ft, but the wind swings onshore from the WNW at 25 km/h. That's going to chop it right up, and the energy is only moderate (135). It's a write-off.

Friday the 31st through to the end of the first week – it's more of the same. Small, weak, and messy. The swell stays under 3ft, the period is short, and the wind is either onshore or cross-shore. There's no quality to be found.

Saturday the 1st of August and Sunday the 2nd – the swell drops away even more. Sunday morning does go glassy again with a light NNE breeze, and the swell is 2ft from the NW. It's surfable, but the energy is pathetic (68). You'd be fighting for scraps.

Then from Monday the 3rd of August right through to Thursday the 13th of August, we're looking at a long, dry gap. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, with periods that are all over the place. The energy figures are in the teens and twenties – that's barely a ripple. The wind is a mess too, mostly onshore or cross-shore, with a few days of clean offshore flow on the 6th, 7th, and 8th, but there's simply no swell to take advantage of it. You'd be looking at ankle-biters.

Honestly, the standout – and I use that term loosely – is that Wednesday morning, 29th July session. It's the only time we get a glassy surface and a swell that's just about big enough for a longboard. If you're a beginner, it's fine, but don't expect anything with power. The rest of the 16-day window is a bust. There's no big swell coming, no groundswell to speak of. For the most part, the setup looks more interesting for a kite than a paddle.

That's the long and short of it. Keep your eye on the charts, but don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:56PM3.37m
7:10AM2.96m
7:29PM3.48m
7:43AM3.00m
8:00PM3.53m
8:16AM3.01m
8:32PM3.52m
8:49AM2.99m
9:04PM3.46m
9:25AM2.95m
9:39PM3.34m
10:04AM2.87m
10:18PM3.18m
Low Tide
12:31PM0.49m
1:06AM0.49m
1:03PM0.38m
1:39AM0.40m
1:34PM0.32m
2:11AM0.34m
2:06PM0.31m
2:42AM0.33m
2:38PM0.36m
3:15AM0.36m
3:13PM0.47m
3:50AM0.44m
3:52PM0.61m
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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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