Strandhill Surf Break

Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 54.27° N 8.62° W

Issued: 12 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
16.2° C

2.2°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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, W swell with 399 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 4PM. 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+) 4AM (Mon 6th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 6th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 4th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the outlook for Strandhill. It’s a bit of a tough stretch ahead, honestly. We’re starting off pretty poor and it stays that way for the most part. The water is sitting at 61° which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the water temp is on our side if you’re just keen for a dip.

The week kicks off on Saturday the 4th with a messy 5ft west swell at 9 seconds, but a 12 mph cross-onshore wind is just wrecking it. The combined swell energy is moderate, about 398, but the conditions are poor – choppy and ugly. Look, if you were hoping for clean lines, this isn't it.

Sunday the 5th is still a no-go. The swell drops a little but that wind stays onshore. We see the same story through Monday and Tuesday – small west swell with moderate cross-shore winds and not enough quality. The forecast confidence is high because it’s the near-term, and it’s not good.

Now, Wednesday the 8th morning is the first chink of light. We get a little 3ft west swell with clean conditions as a light S wind at 3 mph gives us a cross-offshore flow. The combined swell energy is still weak (157), and it’s small, but it’s surfable. It’s not going to win any awards.

Thursday the 9th morning and afternoon are similar. Small west swell, 3ft, with light cross-offshore winds – clean but very ordinary conditions. Energy is low, around 126.

Friday the 10th sees a pulse of west swell hitting 3ft with a longer 10- to 11-second period, which usually gives better shape. But a 12 mph onshore wind blows that chance away. The energy is a bit more moderate (214), but the wind kills it.

The rest of the second week is a slow slide downhill. From the 11th onwards, the swell really fades, dropping to 2ft by the 12th and staying tiny. There’s a brief, tiny bright spot on the morning of Tuesday the 14th with a glassy 2ft west swell – clean, but barely enough to get wet. Energy is a measly 69.

If I had to pick a standout – and I use that term loosely here – it’s Wednesday the 8th morning and Thursday the 9th. The swell direction from the west is a good match for Strandhill’s optimum WNW swell, the winds are light and clean, and the water is glassy, but it’s small. Crowds might be possible, and it’s fairly consistent, but really, the whole 16-day window is a struggle. It’s a tough run for Strandhill, and only the most desperate or dedicated should bother. A kite surfer might find the onshore wind days more interesting than a paddle surfer.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
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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
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.3
W
8
1.3
W
8
1.1
W
8
1
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.7
W
9
1
W
10
1
W
11
0.9
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
398
399
343
214
234
217
157
133
161
185
181
181
157
130
99
126
123
74
214
229
160
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
WNW
5
S
5
S
10
W
5
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
5
WNW
20
NW
20
NNW
15
N
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
9:35PM3.26m
9:54AM2.68m
10:12PM3.18m
10:38AM2.62m
10:53PM3.08m
11:28AM2.58m
11:42PM2.98m
12:27PM2.56m
00:42AM2.89m
1:34PM2.61m
1:52AM2.85m
2:45PM2.74m
3:07AM2.89m
Low Tide
3:02PM0.56m
3:48AM0.64m
3:39PM0.66m
4:28AM0.67m
4:21PM0.78m
5:13AM0.71m
5:11PM0.91m
6:07AM0.75m
6:13PM1.01m
7:10AM0.78m
7:30PM1.04m
8:20AM0.76m
8:50PM0.94m
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light rain
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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cloud
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cloud
clear
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5:07
5:07
5:07
5:09
5:09
5:11
5:13
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10:09
10:08
10:07
10:07
10:07
10:06
10:05
 mm
1
Temp °C
17
18
15
17
17
16
19
20
16
20
21
18
21
22
18
21
23
17
14
13
13
Feels °C
15
16
13
15
14
14
17
18
15
19
20
19
21
22
20
21
23
17
12
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
8
1
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.7
W
9
1
W
10
1
W
11
0.9
WNW
10
Energy kJ
214
157
133
161
185
181
181
157
130
99
126
123
74
214
229
160
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.3
W
8
1.3
W
8
0.4
WNW
5
Energy kJ
398
399
343
234
217
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
556
261
41
8
245
8
8
41
8
8
247
0
0
39
0
0
0
0
148
147
157
Best forecast wave conditions in Sligo
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
7
9
5
7
5
5
4
8
4
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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