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Lat Long: 54.28° N 9.24° W

Lackan Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 30 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lackan Bay sea temperature is
13.2°C
1.3° 

Lackan Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lackan Bay surf forecast from 30 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,893 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lackan Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Lackan Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lackan Bay in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 30th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 30th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 31st Oct)8ft (2.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lackan Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
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Tuesday
3
Wednesday
4
Thursday
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4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
12
1.8
W
12
1.8
WNW
14
2.3
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1
W
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
W
16
1.2
W
14
1.1
W
13
0.8
WSW
12
1.2
W
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
934
909
1303
1593
1422
1071
964
874
366
404
307
176
113
401
561
411
189
383
101
56
32
Wind (km/h)
40
SSE
30
S
5
N
5
W
20
NNW
10
NW
15
N
15
NNE
15
ENE
10
SSE
10
SE
10
SSE
15
E
15
E
5
E
15
E
20
E
10
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
10
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
8:29PM2.90m
8:54AM3.20m
9:32PM2.61m
10:01AM3.03m
10:52PM2.40m
11:21AM2.95m
00:22AM2.35m
12:43PM2.97m
1:42AM2.48m
1:53PM3.08m
2:42AM2.69m
2:49PM3.19m
Low Tide
2:10PM0.37m
2:19AM0.57m
3:12PM0.61m
3:17AM0.83m
4:32PM0.80m
4:33AM1.04m
6:10PM0.84m
6:07AM1.10m
7:32PM0.71m
7:31AM0.99m
8:31PM0.54m
8:33AM0.82m
9:16PM0.38m
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Temp °C
14
14
13
11
11
10
9
9
9
8
9
8
8
9
9
10
9
9
9
10
11
Feels °C
7
10
13
10
7
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7
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4
5
5
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Information about the Lackan Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Lackan Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lackan Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lackan Bay 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 (Lackan Bay) 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 Lackan Bay 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 Mayo and Achill Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Lackan Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Mayo and Achill Island, consider staying in Ballina which is 18 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Mayo and Achill Island where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Belmullet which is 50 km (31 miles) away, Sligo, Westport and Claremorris.

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