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Strandhill surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 16 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 17th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strandhill over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 8 | W 13 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WSW 13 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | |
57 | 573 | 1933 | 1850 | 1253 | 800 | 396 | 255 | 131 | 43 | 378 | 240 | 929 | 653 | 280 | 154 | 311 | 144 | 71 | 48 | 72 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:16PM3.54m | 6:33AM3.59m | 6:59PM3.66m | 7:21AM3.53m | 7:45PM3.70m | 8:11AM3.36m | 8:34PM3.66m | 9:04AM3.13m | 9:27PM3.54m | 10:01AM2.86m | 10:26PM3.38m | 11:05AM2.62m | 11:30PM3.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:56AM-0.01m | 00:17AM0.12m | 12:39PM-0.02m | 1:05AM0.04m | 1:22PM0.06m | 1:54AM0.07m | 2:07PM0.20m | 2:47AM0.19m | 2:54PM0.39m | 3:45AM0.38m | 3:46PM0.60m | 4:51AM0.58m | 4:46PM0.81m | ||||||||
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 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:42 |
2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
 kJ | 57 | — | — | 1850 | 1253 | 800 | 396 | 255 | 131 | 43 | 8 | 240 | 929 | 653 | 280 | 154 | 311 | 144 | 71 | 48 | 72 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | W 14 | — | W 10 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | SW 3 | — |
| kJ | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 16 | — | 65 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 13 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | S 3 | WSW 13 | WSW 5 | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 3 | S 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 573 | 1933 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 378 | 45 | — | — | 4 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 3 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 231 | 164 | 8 | 148 | 23 | 0 | 8 | 139 | 23 | 123 | 148 | 227 | 227 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
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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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