Strandhill
Ireland · Atlantic Europe
Right now
ClearWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.4m WNW
Wind: 19 km/h ESE (offshore)
Beach faces: NW
Offshore wind (blowing from land to sea). Ideal conditions, holding up wave faces for cleaner surf.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 10:07Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Cold water (12°C). 5/4mm wetsuit, booties and gloves.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
Today's briefing
0.3m swell at 8s. Light winds keeping things clean. Water temperature 11°C.
AI-generated summary for Strandhill. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Strandhill
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 12pm (score: 52). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking about average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Strandhill.
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Strandhill
Strandhill is a highly energetic, fully exposed beach break located on the west coast of County Sligo in Ireland. The bathymetric profile relies on a volatile matrix of shifting silica sandbanks mixed with scattered glacial boulders. Because the coastline faces directly west, it acts as a primary receptor for raw, unimpeded North Atlantic groundswells, capturing massive wave energy throughout the year. An easterly offshore wind is essential to groom the wave faces and hold up the steep peaks. The wave mechanics produce fast, punchy A-frames that offer rapid take-offs and heavy, plunging sections. Due to the high volume of water moving across the shallow sandbars, the wave generates substantial hydraulic force and extremely aggressive, sweeping rip currents that can quickly push surfers out of position. The intense pace of the wave requires rapid pop-ups, while the frigid water temperatures demand thick neoprene and robust physical endurance. Strandhill is best suited for intermediate to advanced surfers who can confidently negotiate powerful, shifting cold-water beach break conditions.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Strandhill. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Strandhill?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.