Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s happening with Strandhill. I’ve got to be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are a bit of a slow burn. For the first week and a half, it’s looking pretty flat. We’ve got a few days of tiny, weak waves, but the ‘poor surf conditions’ tag is all over it, so there’s nothing to get excited about. You’ll be looking at a gap of about 13 days before anything really worth paddling out for shows up.

Now, let’s talk about the water. When we finally do get some action, the water temperature is sitting at 63°F on the 15th, which is a whopping 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

The first real sign of life comes on the 28th of July, Tuesday morning. The swell is going to be a clean 5ft from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the S, which is a major positive for keeping the surface clean. The combined energy is moderate at 363, and it’s the first time we see a score of 2, so it’s the best on offer. The break is a beach/sandbar setup, so with that mid-period swell, expect some fun, lined-up waves. It’s in the intermediate range, so it’s for the lads who’ve got a few sessions under their belt. Crowds are possible here, so keep an eye out.

The afternoon of the 28th picks up a touch, with 5ft from the WNW, but the wind swings to a cross-shore from the SW, so it’s not as clean. Still, there’s more energy in the water at 521.

The 29th of July, Wednesday morning, is the standout for the more experienced crew. The swell will be pushing 7ft from the WNW, so it’s getting into the territory where it’s only for the experts. The wind is a strong cross-offshore from the SSE at 15 mph, but the energy is significant at 772. The conditions are clean, but that size is a handful on a beach break. The afternoon sees the swell drop a bit to 6ft, still with a clean cross-offshore wind, and energy at 616.

After that, it tails off quickly. The 30th drops to 3ft, and the wind picks up with rain showers, so it’s back to poor conditions.

So, to sum it up: the best window is the 28th and 29th of July. The Tuesday morning is the pick for the cleaner, more manageable waves, and the Wednesday morning is the one for the big-wave hunters who know what they’re doing. Everything else is a write-off.

Rusty.

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