Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, grab a brew and get comfortable, because the outlook for Strandhill is a tough read.

We've got a real dry spell on our hands. For the best part of a week, the wind is all over the place and messes up any small bits of swell that come through. It’s one of those periods where you’re just trying to scratch out anything.

Saturday, August 30th, in the afternoon might give you a tiny bit of hope. The wind goes glassy, which is rare, with a weak 0.6ft groundswell from the west. The energy is only (64), but it’s clean. You might find a little crumbler on a log or a foil, but it’s nothing to write home about. By Sunday the 31st, the wind is back on it, churning the surface up.

Then there's a huge spike of energy coming in around Thursday, September 4th. Swells jump up to 10ft with a 12-second period, giving us a massive (3331) for the afternoon. But with a 35 km/h cross-onshore wind, that's a complete mess – a washing machine. Not for surfing.

The one day that has any real potential is the morning of Saturday, September 5th. After that stormy mess midweek, we get a clean-up. The wind goes offshore from the SSE, and it's light. There’s still a solid 6ft of WNW groundswell with an 11-second period. The energy is strong at (808). This is the window. It’s a full-on beach break, so that long period could make things a bit walled-up, but with clean, offshore conditions, there should be some fun, punchy lefts and rights on offer. This is the standout, but it's over a week away, so keep your expectations in check.

After that, the wind and swell go back to fighting each other. There's another huge pulse of 10ft on the 8th and 9th, but with a howling onshore wind, it's a no-go.

So, the honest truth for this 16-day stretch is one promising morning. The 30th is a maybe, and Saturday, September 5th, is your only real shot at a decent wave. Keep your fingers crossed and watch the wind.

Rusty.

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