Surf Forecasts:
Strandhill surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, WNW swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with WNW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM. 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strandhill over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, folks. Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on the waves at Strandhill. Let’s be honest, the next couple of weeks look like a bit of a mixed bag with a few windows of opportunity, but you’ll have to be patient.
The first real glimmer of hope arrives on Monday, the 24th of August. We’ve got a clean, offshore breeze from the SE and a nice little groundswell from the WNW pushing in around 3 ft. The period is a solid 11 seconds, which means it’ll have some proper shape to it. The combined energy is moderate at 254, and with that offshore wind, it’s going to be clean. That morning session is the pick of the lot for the first week. The water temperature is 62°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the wetsuit might not need to be quite as thick.
Tuesday, the 25th, still has a clean offshore wind, but the swell drops off a bit. You’ll find some rideable 3 ft to 2 ft waves, but it’s nothing to get too excited about. The energy drops right off to 116, so it’s more of a longboard or funboard kind of day.
After that, things get a bit grim. Wednesday through to the end of the month sees onshore winds, small weak swell, or strong cross-offshore winds that make it tough to paddle into. The weekend of the 29th and 30th is a write-off – onshore wind and messy surf. The combined energy is low, in the teens and twenties, so it’s flat or blown out.
Now, if you’re looking ahead, there’s a potential standout brewing for Wednesday, the 3rd of September. The morning is looking glassy with a light offshore breeze, and the swell from the W is 2 ft. It’s not big, but it’s clean. The real one to watch is Thursday, the 4th of September. The forecast is showing a solid 3 ft swell from the W with a long 11-second period, giving a moderate energy reading of 244. However, it’s going to be absolutely howling with a 22 mph cross-shore wind, so it’s a no-go for a paddle. That strong wind and those waves probably make it more interesting for the kite surfers than for us.
The pattern stays messy into the second week. Friday, the 5th, has onshore wind, and Saturday, the 6th, has brutal 28 mph offshore winds that, while clean, will be a battle to get out through. The following Monday, the 7th, the swell bumps up to 5 ft from the W with a strong energy of 359, but it’s with a strong onshore wind, so it’s a complete mess.
So, the standout is Monday morning, the 24th of August. That’s the only true, clean, quality window in the first week. The promising spell around the 3rd and 4th of September is too far out to bank on, but keep an eye on it. For now, if you have a window, hit it on Monday, the 24th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | NW 3 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 |
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6 | 26 | 44 | 254 | 275 | 264 | 116 | 56 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 67 | 61 | 41 | 13 | 9 | 188 | 228 | 186 | 121 | 36 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:50PM2.57m | 4:19AM2.42m | 4:44PM2.80m | 5:04AM2.60m | 5:23PM3.05m | 5:41AM2.78m | 5:57PM3.28m | 6:13AM2.95m | 6:28PM3.47m | 6:45AM3.08m | 6:58PM3.60m | 7:16AM3.19m | 7:29PM3.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:16PM1.18m | 10:19AM1.08m | 11:01PM0.95m | 11:00AM0.84m | 11:38PM0.72m | 11:35AM0.61m | 00:10AM0.50m | 12:07PM0.42m | 00:40AM0.31m | 12:38PM0.28m | 1:10AM0.17m | 1:08PM0.19m | 1:39AM0.09m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | NW 7 |
3 | 26 | 44 | 254 | 275 | 264 | 116 | 56 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 67 | 61 | 41 | 13 | — | — | — | 186 | — | 36 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | W 11 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 |
6 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | ESE 2 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 188 | 228 | — | 121 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 101 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 238 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 227 | 252 | 252 | 452 | 443 | 516 | 41 |
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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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