Surf Forecast Surf Report

Back Strands surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 03 Apr 2025 IST
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Back Strands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Back Strands sea temperature is
9.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Back Strands this week:

The surf forecast for Back Strands over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 06) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Back Strands in the next 12 days are 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 04) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 6th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 6th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 6th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Back Strands over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.4
WNW
0.2
W
0.4
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.3
W
0.3
WSW
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.3
NW
0.3
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
Period(s) (?)1111121110121211151312111110101316151412121111101312912416141212121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3940443735114460157166144663933171419423812112223323247465567454461447355
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
25
E
30
E
25
E
20
ESE
25
E
30
E
25
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
NW
10
ESE
5
ESE
5
NNW
10
E
5
E
10
NW
0
ESE
5
W
15
WNW
5
NE
5
SSW
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
NW
10
WNW
15
E
10
E
5
E
10
W
5
ENE
10
W
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
onglassglassonglassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:02AM
3.08
10:25PM
3.15
11:02AM
2.67
11:31PM
2.88
12:24PM
2.36
12:59AM
2.72
2:08PM
2.27
2:36AM
2.77
3:35PM
2.40
3:48AM
2.94
4:31PM
2.61
4:38AM
3.13
5:11PM
2.81
5:17AM
3.29
5:44PM
3.00
5:50AM
3.40
6:13PM
3.16
6:20AM
3.45
6:41PM
3.27
6:49AM
3.45
7:09PM
3.33
7:18AM
3.38
7:36PM
3.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:55PM
0.61
4:38AM
0.68
4:49PM
0.96
5:58AM
0.99
6:09PM
1.23
7:54AM
1.09
8:02PM
1.29
9:27AM
0.96
9:26PM
1.13
10:23AM
0.76
10:19PM
0.92
11:02AM
0.57
10:59PM
0.73
11:33AM
0.41
11:33PM
0.56
12:01PM
0.29
12:05AM
0.43
12:28PM
0.22
12:35AM
0.35
12:54PM
0.20
1:05AM
0.32
1:21PM
0.25
1:36AM
0.35
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Sunrise7:01--7:00--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:48--6:45--6:43--6:39--6:37--6:35--
Sunset-8:13--8:14--8:15--8:17--8:20--8:22--8:23--8:25--8:28--8:30--8:31--8:34-
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Rain (mm)
-------------------------------5123--
Temp. °C1214121417121114911141013151313151414161512131110111010111112119888
Feels °C (?)6879126473710611131012121113131499888878810108656

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Back Strands Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Back Strands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Back Strands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Back Strands 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 (Back Strands) 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 Back Strands 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 Back Strands, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sligo, consider staying in Sligo which is 19 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Sligo where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Killybegs which is 21 km (13 miles) away, Enniskillen, Ballina and Letterkenny.

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