Streedagh Strand surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland

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Streedagh Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Streedagh Strand sea temperature is
15.7° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Streedagh Strand this week:

The surf forecast for Streedagh Strand over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Streedagh Strand in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 18th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 18th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 17th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the E by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNE on Sat night, light winds from the NE by Mon night).

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
4
3
0
1
2
3
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
W
3
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
1.8
WNW
1.3
NNW
1.1
NNW
1.6
W
1.4
W
1.9
NNW
2.5
N
2.5
N
2.3
N
2
N
1.7
N
1.2
NNW
1
N
0.8
NNW
0.4
WNW
0.9
W
1
W
Period(s) (?)9141311101312101010999886115141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)162388738771466640560311500400710113110988285663651152513569284278
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
45
SW
35
SW
15
S
10
SE
35
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSE
10
NE
25
NE
50
NNE
40
NNE
45
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
10
NE
10
E
5
NW
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:37PM
2.94
4:21AM
2.65
4:35PM
3.20
5:09AM
2.86
5:20PM
3.43
5:47AM
3.05
5:57PM
3.59
6:20AM
3.20
6:30PM
3.67
6:51AM
3.30
7:01PM
3.66
7:20AM
3.34
7:31PM
3.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:12PM
0.76
10:14AM
0.86
11:01PM
0.52
10:59AM
0.63
11:39PM
0.33
11:37AM
0.44
12:11AM
0.19
12:10PM
0.30
12:40AM
0.12
12:42PM
0.22
1:08AM
0.10
1:13PM
0.21
1:35AM
0.16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise7:09--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:16--7:18--7:20--
Sunset-7:46--7:44--7:42--7:38--7:36--7:34--7:30-
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part cloud
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light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161513121716141512131210111211121311111212
Feels °C (?)975101513911987122357791010
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Sligo

  1. weather stationWind Update Still cross-shore at Streedagh Strand (fresh winds from the SW at Sligo Airport 14 km from Streedagh Strand). 3.1m 10s swell from the WSW with a 0.7m 13s groundswell from the NW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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Information about the Streedagh Strand Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Streedagh Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Streedagh Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Streedagh Strand 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 (Streedagh Strand) 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 Streedagh Strand 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 Streedagh Strand, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sligo, consider staying in Sligo which is 15 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Sligo where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Killybegs which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Ballina, Enniskillen and Letterkenny.

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