Best Time to Ride · Mullaghmore vs Strandhill
Mullaghmore vs Strandhill: which is better for surfing?
Mullaghmore or Strandhill? Month by month: windy days, waves and water temperature side by side, from years of weather data.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Mullaghmore has warmer water in 6 of 12 months.
- Best months at Mullaghmore: January–February.
- Best months at Strandhill: January–February.
- 24 km apart.
BestJan–Feb
Mullaghmore
Ireland
Advanced only · 8°C water in season, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ CFN 64 km
Water temperature per month (°C)
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BestJan–Feb
Strandhill
Ireland
Beginner-friendly · 7°C water in season, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ NOC 42 km
Water temperature per month (°C)
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Best time to go →Wave height: average daily maximum. Water: average sea surface temperature.