Strandhill surf break

Strandhill surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 28 Mar 2026 IST
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Strandhill surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
8.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Mar 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 16 days are 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 30th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 30th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 29th Mar)16ft (5.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 2°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sat
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
0
0
0
0
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!
2
2
3
3
0
2
2
0
2
4
2
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
WNW
1.7
WNW
3
W
4
WNW
5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
2.3
WNW
2
W
2
W
2.2
W
1.7
WNW
1.3
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.6
WNW
2.5
W
2.1
W
2.1
WNW
2.4
W
2.3
W
Period(s) (?)141311151717161614131212111012111213161413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)44899182476702613508106977564404618731336115513327503701697517151446210723581821
Wind
(km/h)
30
WNW
20
SSW
35
WSW
40
W
35
W
30
WNW
20
WNW
15
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
25
SSW
35
N
5
N
25
SSE
35
WNW
15
W
15
SSW
20
WSW
25
SE
30
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glassoffoncross-
on
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:02AM
3.09
3:43PM
2.75
3:54AM
3.34
4:27PM
2.97
4:36AM
3.52
5:04PM
3.16
5:13AM
3.62
5:37PM
3.30
5:46AM
3.63
6:08PM
3.38
6:18AM
3.56
6:38PM
3.40
6:49AM
3.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:40PM
0.97
9:35AM
0.57
9:34PM
0.72
10:18AM
0.33
10:17PM
0.49
10:53AM
0.16
10:54PM
0.32
11:25AM
0.06
11:29PM
0.21
11:54AM
0.04
12:02AM
0.18
12:22PM
0.10
12:34AM
0.22
Sat
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Sunrise--6:15--6:13--6:09--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:00
Sunset7:01--7:04--7:05--7:07--7:08--7:10--7:13--
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
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rain showers
part cloud
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light rain
part cloud
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light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
-15---------3--4---22
Temp. °C88119881010121311126767578811
Feels °C (?)00310187788603-2101225
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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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