Strandhill Surf Break

Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 54.27° N 8.62° W

Issued: 12 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
14.1° C

1.1°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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, WNW swell with 49 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 16 days are 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 25th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 25th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 24th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.4
WNW
6
0.5
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.5
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.4
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
64
33
41
21
13
13
26
26
27
18
18
9
15
8
8
26
39
49
30
21
35
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
10
NW
10
SW
15
SW
10
NW
5
NNE
5
ESE
5
NNW
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
NNW
5
NNE
0
S
15
NNW
10
SE
Wind State
glassy
on
cross
cross
on
glassy
glassy
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
off
High Tide
10:10PM3.58m
10:44AM2.74m
11:04PM3.38m
11:41AM2.59m
00:00AM3.15m
12:43PM2.52m
00:59AM2.94m
1:47PM2.51m
2:01AM2.78m
2:49PM2.58m
3:03AM2.69m
3:46PM2.69m
4:00AM2.68m
Low Tide
3:33PM0.43m
4:34AM0.41m
4:25PM0.62m
5:32AM0.58m
5:23PM0.81m
6:33AM0.72m
6:29PM0.98m
7:33AM0.82m
7:41PM1.08m
8:31AM0.87m
8:51PM1.09m
9:24AM0.88m
9:51PM1.03m
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rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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4:58
4:58
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:10
10:12
10:12
10:12
10:12
10:12
10:12
 mm
2
Temp °C
14
14
13
16
15
13
17
19
19
19
20
18
18
19
14
13
13
12
19
20
19
Feels °C
13
12
12
13
13
12
17
18
18
18
19
18
16
17
13
11
12
10
19
18
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.3
W
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
6
0.5
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.5
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.4
W
11
Energy kJ
64
33
41
9
4
13
26
26
27
18
18
9
15
8
8
26
39
49
30
21
35
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
7
0.2
W
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
NW
6
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.3
NW
9
0.3
NW
8
0.2
NNW
7
0.1
NW
7
Energy kJ
11
6
5
4
4
3
1
2
2
2
6
6
2
12
9
5
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
7
0.2
W
9
0.1
NW
6
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
2
2
1
1
6
2
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.3
E
2
0.3
ESE
2
0.4
ESE
3
Energy kJ
21
13
1
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
148
23
247
261
24
5
29
5
23
23
24
128
514
466
41
101
5
0
99
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Sligo
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
8
9
6
7
5
6
5
5
6
5
6
6
6
8
8
9
9
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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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