Streedagh Strand surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 17 Dec 2025 IST
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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
9.9° C
(Which is 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 Wednesday (Dec 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 17s 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 7.0m 20s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 20) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 17th Dec)16ft (5.0m) 17s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 17th Dec)16ft (5.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 18th Dec)23ft (7.0m) 20s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Thu morning). Mainly near gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat morning, light winds from the ESE by Mon morning).

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
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3
1
4
7
7
4
2
3
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
2.5
W
6.5
W
6.5
W
6
WNW
5.5
W
6
W
5.5
W
3.5
WNW
2.2
W
2.2
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
W
0.5
WNW
0.8
W
Period(s) (?)131319191917161513121217161614121211101412
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)21721949327433080025567190551779413527411914391415657371415570180761935519498116193
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSW
30
SSW
40
SW
20
SSE
25
SW
50
SW
40
WSW
30
SW
40
SSE
45
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
15
ESE
20
ENE
30
E
15
E
10
ENE
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcrosscrosscrosscrossoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:07PM
2.84
4:34AM
3.05
4:47PM
2.90
5:10AM
3.16
5:24PM
2.95
5:46AM
3.26
6:00PM
2.96
6:21AM
3.32
6:35PM
2.94
6:57AM
3.35
7:10PM
2.89
7:33AM
3.35
7:46PM
2.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:00AM
0.84
10:11PM
0.65
10:39AM
0.71
10:47PM
0.58
11:16AM
0.62
11:22PM
0.51
11:53AM
0.56
11:56PM
0.46
12:29PM
0.54
12:29AM
0.45
1:05PM
0.57
1:03AM
0.46
1:42PM
0.61
1:37AM
0.52
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise8:49--8:51--8:51--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:53--
Sunset-4:08--4:08--4:09--4:09--4:09--4:10--4:10-
rain showers
light rain
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mod rain
rain showers
light rain
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light rain
Rain (mm)
3226141--3-12-1--1--2
Temp. °C121099798991087879899778
Feels °C (?)633-2-1-1-220142103453345
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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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