
Surf Forecasts:
Strandhill surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, W swell with 42 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Strandhill this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 16 days are 0.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strandhill over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 7 | NW 6 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
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14 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 23 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 16 | 15 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:27PM3.88m | 7:55AM3.27m | 8:14PM3.94m | 8:41AM3.18m | 8:59PM3.86m | 9:26AM3.06m | 9:43PM3.68m | 10:11AM2.91m | 10:28PM3.41m | 10:57AM2.76m | 11:14PM3.10m | 11:47AM2.63m | 00:05AM2.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:59PM0.12m | 1:43AM-0.02m | 1:44PM0.09m | 2:30AM-0.00m | 2:27PM0.14m | 3:16AM0.10m | 3:11PM0.27m | 4:00AM0.28m | 3:55PM0.47m | 4:45AM0.51m | 4:43PM0.71m | 5:32AM0.74m | 5:38PM0.96m | ||||||||
5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 23 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
14 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 15 | 13 | 21 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 16 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 11 | W 8 | — | — | NW 6 | NNW 6 | — | NNW 5 |
2 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 6 | — | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 12 | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 10 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | — | — | NW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NW 3 | NW 4 | — | NNW 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 13 | — | — | 14 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 257 | 99 | 293 | 1286 | 100 | 271 | 470 | 38 | 38 | 254 | 100 | 38 | 254 | 209 | 271 | 491 | 99 |
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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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