Overview

Strandhill is a kitesurfing spot located in County Sligo, on the west coast of Ireland. This beach is renowned for its powerful waves and challenging conditions. The spot is exposed to southwest and west winds. Suitable for advanced to expert riders. The village of Strandhill is a top surfing destination in Ireland. Tides change the rideable area.

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Spot forecast for Strandhill

Sunrise 08:12 · Sunset 18:25

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Swell and waves

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 6.9 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 01:45 · 2.5 m Low tide 07:41 · 1.7 m High tide 14:17 · 3 m Low tide 20:52 · 1.5 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 02:59 · 2.6 m Low tide 08:50 · 1.5 m High tide 15:15 · 3.2 m Low tide 21:42 · 1.2 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 03:52 · 2.9 m Low tide 09:41 · 1.3 m High tide 16:00 · 3.4 m Low tide 22:21 · 1 m
Friday 23 October High tide 04:33 · 3.1 m Low tide 10:24 · 1.1 m High tide 16:39 · 3.6 m Low tide 22:56 · 0.7 m
Saturday 24 October High tide 05:09 · 3.4 m Low tide 11:02 · 0.9 m High tide 17:16 · 3.8 m Low tide 23:30 · 0.5 m

Strandhill: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

411h

in June · 27.5 rideable days

The season runs from May to August, peaking in June: 26 rideable days a month and 411 hours of usable wind, at 16 °C. The low point is November, at 13.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 40%13-20 knots · 45%21-30 knots · 12%31+ knots · 2%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 45% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 7 °C. The wettest month is June, with 144 mm.

Monthly averages: Strandhill

Monthly averages — Strandhill — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	14.0	118 h	7 °C	108 mm
February	16.5	157 h	8 °C	136 mm
March	17.0	147 h	10 °C	120 mm
April	18.0	185 h	12 °C	111 mm
May	26.0	292 h	15 °C	82 mm
June	27.5	411 h	15 °C	144 mm
July	27.5	363 h	17 °C	97 mm
August	24.0	286 h	17 °C	141 mm
September	19.0	225 h	15 °C	85 mm
October	17.5	155 h	13 °C	115 mm
November	13.5	103 h	10 °C	124 mm
December	16.0	125 h	9 °C	116 mm

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Technical details of Strandhill spot

The spot works with winds from SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW.

Depending on conditions: N, SSW, NNW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Advanced

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Nearby spots

All spots: County Sligo

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