Strandhill surf break

Strandhill surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 IST
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Strandhill surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
9.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Tuesday (Apr 14) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 14th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 16th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 16th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Fri night, light winds from the NE by Sun night).

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
2
0
1
2
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.4
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
1.6
W
2
W
1.8
W
1.1
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.8
W
2.3
W
2.5
W
1.8
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.6
NW
1.2
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.6
WNW
Period(s) (?)9101413121615141211111371098812121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)113946526323512421757121435311411921546615155391654839325014588
Wind
(km/h)
35
SE
15
SE
30
SSE
15
SSE
30
SSW
35
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
35
SSW
40
WNW
40
WNW
20
NW
20
N
20
NNW
5
NE
10
E
20
E
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise6:35--6:33--6:31--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--
Sunset-8:34--8:36--8:37--8:38--8:40--8:43--8:45-
light rain
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
2-11231--612321-------
Temp. °C10131211119121210121310109999711117
Feels °C (?)698554784783212433661
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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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