Strandhill surf break

Strandhill surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 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
15.7° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Strandhill this week:

The surf forecast for Strandhill over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strandhill in the next 12 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 18th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 18th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 20th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strandhill over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sun morning, calm by Tue night).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
W
1.4
W
0.6
NW
1.1
WSW
1.3
W
1.5
W
0.8
WNW
1.6
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.5
NNW
1.2
NNW
0.7
NW
0.5
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.4
W
0.6
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
Period(s) (?)111012101010951055665514121211109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9243779825031446811311854496573816103571102211439678
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
15
SSE
25
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
S
5
WNW
25
NNE
35
NNE
45
NNE
45
N
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
0
SW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononglasscross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:35PM
3.18
5:09AM
2.84
5:20PM
3.40
5:47AM
3.02
5:57PM
3.55
6:21AM
3.16
6:30PM
3.62
6:51AM
3.26
7:01PM
3.62
7:20AM
3.31
7:31PM
3.54
7:49AM
3.31
8:00PM
3.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:14AM
0.86
11:01PM
0.52
10:59AM
0.62
11:39PM
0.32
11:37AM
0.42
12:11AM
0.18
12:10PM
0.29
12:41AM
0.10
12:42PM
0.21
1:08AM
0.09
1:13PM
0.20
1:36AM
0.16
1:44PM
0.26
2:03AM
0.28
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise7:11--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:18--7:20--7:22--
Sunset-7:44--7:42--7:38--7:37--7:34--7:31--7:29-
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
242----413------------
Temp. °C121717141512141312121212121211121211121312
Feels °C (?)1014141112914872247779910101110
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Strandhill (calm at Sligo Airport 2 km from Strandhill). A 1.1m swell from the W

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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 12 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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