Strandhill Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.27° N 8.62° W

Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
13.7°C
1.3° 

Strandhill surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Strandhill surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period, WNW swell with 21,464 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s 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 Thursday (Oct 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 16 days are 6.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 22nd Oct)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 24th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 25th Oct)21ft (6.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, gales from the W by Sat night).

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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WNW
11
3
WNW
13
2
WNW
13
1.6
W
12
1.5
W
11
1.7
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
12
3.5
W
12
3.5
WNW
13
2.2
WNW
13
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W
11
5.5
W
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6.5
WNW
16
5
WNW
14
3
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
11
1.1
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11
1.6
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3
W
16
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W
16
4.5
W
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2628
2508
1202
723
573
737
1835
3283
4059
1497
1060
11356
19722
10140
2475
759
302
592
4532
8865
10467
Wind (km/h)
45
NW
30
WNW
10
SW
10
S
15
S
25
NNW
40
WNW
45
WNW
25
W
30
SSE
25
S
55
WSW
65
WNW
50
WNW
15
WSW
30
SE
30
SSW
35
SW
55
SW
55
WSW
45
WSW
Wind State
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cross-on
cross
cross-off
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on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
3:15PM2.75m
3:54AM2.51m
3:59PM2.98m
4:33AM2.77m
4:36PM3.21m
5:08AM3.04m
5:13PM3.41m
5:43AM3.27m
5:50PM3.56m
6:18AM3.46m
6:29PM3.63m
6:54AM3.58m
7:09PM3.61m
Low Tide
8:57AM1.20m
9:50PM0.88m
9:45AM0.98m
10:24PM0.60m
10:25AM0.74m
10:57PM0.34m
11:02AM0.52m
11:29PM0.12m
11:38AM0.31m
00:02AM-0.02m
12:16PM0.16m
00:37AM-0.07m
12:55PM0.07m
1:14AM-0.01m
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Temp °C
10
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7
11
11
9
10
10
11
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12
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10
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16
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10
Feels °C
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2
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7
8
7
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2
1
8
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-1
3
7
10
7
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Sligo? If you are looking for accommodation near Strandhill, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sligo, consider staying in Sligo which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Sligo where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballina which is 40 km (25 miles) away, Killybegs, Enniskillen and Claremorris.

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