Strandhill Surf Break

Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 54.27° N 8.62° W

Issued: 6 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
14.2° C

1.0°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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, W swell with 417 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 9s 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 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 25th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 28th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 29th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.4
NW
6
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.5
W
9
0.8
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
19
18
11
10
6
6
6
6
6
39
146
162
123
90
63
59
80
57
33
122
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
ESE
5
ESE
5
SW
5
W
5
SSW
10
NNW
5
NNW
0
NNW
10
NNW
5
N
5
NE
20
ESE
20
S
15
S
20
S
10
WNW
20
NNW
15
NW
5
SE
15
SE
Wind State
cross-on
off
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
off
off
High Tide
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
4:35PM2.82m
4:50AM2.73m
5:18PM2.96m
5:34AM2.80m
Low Tide
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
10:11AM0.85m
10:42PM0.94m
10:53AM0.80m
11:25PM0.83m
11:33AM0.72m
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light rain
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5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
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10:12
10:12
10:12
10:12
10:12
10:12
10:12
10:12
 mm
2
5
4
2
1
Temp °C
19
19
18
21
20
18
18
14
18
17
19
26
29
24
20
19
16
14
14
14
15
Feels °C
18
18
17
21
21
18
18
14
18
16
19
28
30
25
18
17
17
11
12
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.4
NW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
W
4
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.5
W
9
0.8
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
16
Energy kJ
16
19
18
11
10
4
4
1
6
6
39
146
162
123
90
63
59
80
57
33
122
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
6
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.3
W
5
0.6
NW
8
0.3
WNW
8
Energy kJ
7
1
1
2
2
6
6
6
1
1
4
41
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
7
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
1
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
2
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SE
3
Energy kJ
1
3
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)
29
5
24
23
23
23
722
514
556
294
2
0
0
8
8
8
38
227
99
5
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sligo
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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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