Strandhill Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.27° N 8.62° W

Strandhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strandhill sea temperature is
17.1° C
2.3° 

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


Strandhill surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with 562 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 25th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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 cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a grim stretch ahead. There’s a long, flat gap staring us in the face. Realistically, there’s nothing worth paddling out for until the very end of the month. The first time we see any kind of energy that even gets a sniff of a score is around the morning of Monday the 27th of July, and even then, it’s only just creeping into the "maybe" zone.

Let’s break it down. For the first week and a half, it’s a total write-off. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the water at Strandhill (Sligo) is a lukewarm 63°F – which is actually much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the water temp’s got a silver lining, even if the waves don’t. The combined energy readings are dismal, sitting in the low double digits for days on end. We’re talking 0.7ft to 1ft of slop with short, weak periods. You’d be better off polishing your board than looking at the ocean.

Then, around the 24th of July, things try to get a bit more interesting. The swell does build to 3ft on Friday the 24th with a combined energy of 165 (moderate), but it’s coming from the west with a cross-onshore wind. The size gets a bit bigger over the weekend, hitting 6ft on Saturday morning and 6ft on Saturday afternoon, with energy jumping into the 400s to 500s – that’s a solid punch of energy. But the wind is howling from the west at 12 to 16 mph, smashing it up. The wave comments are all "poor surf conditions" and "choppy." It’s a lot of water moving, but it’s a mess. For a beach break like Strandhill, with that kind of onshore wind, you’d be fighting a losing battle. This is more kite-surfing territory than paddle-surfing condition.

The first real glimmer of hope – and I mean a glimmer – comes on the morning of Monday the 27th of July. The swell drops to 4ft, but the wind swings to a gentle cross-offshore from the SSW, and the report says "clean." The combined energy is still a healthy 280 (moderate), and the period is 10 seconds from the west-northwest. It’s not a standout, but for the first time in over a week, the conditions are lined up. It’s the best on offer in this whole grim window, but it’s still a marginal call. The crowds at Strandhill can be "sometimes" busy, so if you’re going to chance it, Monday morning is your only shot.

After that, the energy fades away again. The combined energy drops back to 131 on the 30th, then down to 32 by the 31st. There’s a moment on the 31st of July where the wind goes glassy, but the swell is only 1ft with a combined energy of 32 – not enough to ride. The second week of August is a total desert, with tiny waves and a lot of washing machine conditions. Even the offshore wind on the 4th and 5th of August can’t save it because the swell is 0.7ft to 2ft with barely any energy.

So, bottom line: if you’re desperate for a surf, the morning of Monday the 27th of July is your only real window. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the cleanest wave we’ll see for a while. After that, put the board away and wait for the next system.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
1:06AM2.56m
1:53PM2.49m
2:19AM2.43m
3:06PM2.54m
3:33AM2.44m
4:11PM2.67m
4:34AM2.53m
5:02PM2.84m
5:22AM2.67m
5:45PM3.03m
6:01AM2.79m
6:22PM3.22m
Low Tide
6:45PM1.16m
7:27AM1.11m
8:06PM1.26m
8:38AM1.17m
9:25PM1.23m
9:43AM1.12m
10:27PM1.11m
10:36AM0.99m
11:15PM0.95m
11:19AM0.82m
11:55PM0.78m
11:57AM0.65m
00:32AM0.62m
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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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