Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the Sligo coast for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the first week and a half is a write-off. We’re looking at a long, dry spell of nothing but tiny, weak waves and poor conditions. From the 1st of August right through to the morning of the 9th, there’s essentially nothing worth paddling out for. It’s a proper flat spell, and it’s going to be a tough one for the local crew.

Then, on the 9th of August, we finally get a little pulse of life. The morning is where it’s at. The swell picks up to a clean 3 ft from the west, with a nine-second period. The wind is dead glassy, so it’s going to be smooth as silk out there. The combined energy is moderate (162), so there’s a bit of push behind it. It’s still not a huge day, but after a week of nothing, this is the standout. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-onshore breeze, so hit it early.

The 10th of August keeps the hope alive. The morning sees a similar 3 ft swell from the west-northwest, but this time with a light offshore wind from the southeast. The energy is moderate (166) and the waves will be clean. It’s a good, solid, surfable day without being a classic. The afternoon holds up alright too, with a 3 ft swell and a cross-offshore breeze.

The 11th of August has a tiny window in the morning: a 2 ft west swell with a light offshore, but the energy is weak (55). It’s clean, but don’t expect much. The afternoon gets chopped out by the wind.

Into the second week, it’s back to the drawing board. The 12th of August offers a 4 ft swell from the northwest in the morning, but the period is short at seven seconds, and the energy is moderate (116). It’s clean, but short-period swell like that doesn’t hold up great at Strandhill. The afternoon has a solid offshore wind, but the swell is dropping.

After that, from the 13th of August onward, it’s all small, blown-out, or onshore junk. The 16th of August is a total loss with a near-gale cross-onshore wind and blown-out conditions. The window is closed.

So, the only real shout is the morning of the 9th of August. Get on it, because that’s your best chance for a clean, glassy session in the first week. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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