Strandhill Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.27° N 8.62° W

Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
16.3°C
1.8° 

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


Strandhill surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,377 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 9th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 11th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 12th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Strandhill over the next couple of weeks.

It’s a real mixed bag ahead. We’re starting with a rough patch. The first few days are a write-off for any proper surfing. Tuesday and Wednesday have solid swell, with the combined energy reading 1351 and 1145 (strong wave energy), but a nasty 25 mph onshore wind from the WNW is making a mess of it. That’s a washing machine out there. The surf quality is poor, so you’re better off staying on dry land.

Things start to turn from Wednesday morning the 9th. The swell drops right down to 4 ft from the WNW, but the wind is lighter. It’s still not great though – only a marginal call. We start to see a bit more life by the weekend. Saturday the 12th morning has some potential with a 6 ft swell from the WNW and a 13-second period. That’s a nice groundswell, but the problem is the onshore wind at 19 mph from the SSW, which won’t be clean. It’s still marginal.

The real standout shows up on Sunday the 13th of September. The morning session offers clean, offshore winds from the SSE at only 6 mph. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the WNW with an 11-second period. The combined energy is 313 (moderate). It’s a classic setup; that offshore breeze will groom the waves beautifully. This is the best call in the near term. Head to Strandhill early. Crowds are possible here, so get in before the pack.

The second week gets interesting. There’s a bit of a lull from the 14th through the 17th. The swell is small and the wind is messy. But hold onto your board for Friday the 18th of September. The morning sees a solid 6 ft swell from the west, with an 11-second period, combined energy of 743 (moderate). What makes it a true standout is the light, gentle breeze from the SSE at just 9 mph blowing cross-offshore. The water should be clean and the waves will have some punch. This is the best swell of the whole outlook window for Strandhill. Saturday the 19th morning is also good, with 5 ft from the WNW and light cross-offshore winds. Both days are a long way out, so treat them as a promising prospect rather than a certainty, but the numbers are lining up nicely.

A quick note on the water: it’s about average for the time of year here at Strandhill, nothing out of the ordinary.

So to wrap it up: the first few days are a bust, but Sunday the 13th morning is a solid bet for a fun, clean session. The real highlight is the Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th morning windows, which look set to deliver the best waves of the whole 16-day stretch, provided the forecast holds.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue morning, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat morning, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:20AM2.75m
4:39PM3.31m
5:13AM2.98m
5:27PM3.61m
5:57AM3.18m
6:09PM3.81m
6:36AM3.33m
6:48PM3.89m
7:12AM3.41m
7:25PM3.86m
7:47AM3.42m
8:00PM3.70m
8:20AM3.36m
8:35PM3.47m
Low Tide
10:16AM0.72m
11:03PM0.37m
11:05AM0.44m
11:47PM0.11m
11:47AM0.22m
00:26AM-0.06m
12:26PM0.07m
1:01AM-0.13m
1:03PM0.02m
1:34AM-0.08m
1:39PM0.06m
2:06AM0.06m
2:15PM0.19m
2:37AM0.27m
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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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