Strandhill Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.27° N 8.62° W

Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 31 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
12.8°C
1.0° 

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


Strandhill surf forecast from 31 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 2 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, WNW swell with 558 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 2 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with WNW 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 Monday (Nov 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 16 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 05) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 2nd Nov)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 2nd Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 31st Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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W
12
1.4
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
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0.4
WNW
18
0.8
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16
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13
0.8
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12
0.6
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11
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10
0.5
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13
0.8
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13
0.8
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12
0.7
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11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
717
638
439
454
355
194
227
167
90
102
314
390
390
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180
86
80
84
206
180
116
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
20
NW
10
N
10
N
15
N
5
ENE
5
ESE
5
SE
10
SE
10
SE
5
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
10
E
10
E
10
SE
5
ESE
10
SE
Wind State
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
off
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off
off
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
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High Tide
9:36PM2.66m
10:05AM3.07m
10:55PM2.44m
11:25AM2.98m
00:25AM2.38m
12:47PM3.00m
1:45AM2.50m
1:57PM3.10m
2:45AM2.71m
2:53PM3.22m
3:33AM2.94m
3:40PM3.30m
Low Tide
3:15PM0.63m
3:21AM0.84m
4:35PM0.83m
4:37AM1.04m
6:13PM0.85m
6:12AM1.09m
7:36PM0.72m
7:35AM0.98m
8:35PM0.54m
8:37AM0.80m
9:20PM0.38m
9:26AM0.62m
9:57PM0.27m
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Temp °C
11
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Feels °C
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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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