Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 25 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
14.2°C
1.6° 

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


Lahinch Strand surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, W swell with 7,464 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lahinch Strand this week:

The surf forecast for Lahinch Strand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 26th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 26th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 27th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lahinch Strand over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu night, calm by Fri afternoon).

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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W
13
2.4
W
11
1.7
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11
2.4
WSW
10
3
WSW
12
4.5
W
13
4.5
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13
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13
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12
2.5
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11
1.8
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10
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WSW
10
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11
2.1
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
11
1.5
W
11
1.2
W
12
1.3
WNW
14
1.4
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4861
1442
663
1170
2689
7439
7339
4872
2524
1547
703
529
745
1220
772
711
555
390
646
547
Wind (km/h)
40
W
20
SSE
25
S
45
SSW
30
WSW
45
WSW
40
W
45
SW
30
SW
25
SSW
30
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
15
NW
0
S
10
SSE
15
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
4:17PM4.37m
4:39AM4.48m
4:56PM4.49m
5:17AM4.58m
5:37PM4.51m
5:57AM4.56m
6:22PM4.41m
6:40AM4.43m
7:10PM4.19m
7:28AM4.21m
8:05PM3.90m
8:24AM3.95m
9:10PM3.60m
Low Tide
10:26PM0.08m
10:45AM0.12m
11:02PM0.01m
11:23AM0.02m
11:40PM0.07m
12:03PM0.04m
00:21AM0.24m
12:46PM0.18m
1:05AM0.51m
1:35PM0.42m
1:54AM0.84m
2:32PM0.71m
2:55AM1.18m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Lahinch Strand Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Lahinch Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lahinch Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lahinch Strand 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 (Lahinch Strand) 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 Lahinch Strand 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 Clare? If you are looking for accommodation near Lahinch Strand, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Clare, consider staying in Inis which is 26 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Clare where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Foynes which is 39 km (24 miles) away, Shannon, Galway and Limerick.

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