Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
17.2° C
1.7° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, W swell with 404 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 (Jul 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 20th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 20th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 26th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Right, grab a coffee, and we’re looking at the next sixteen days for Lahinch, and… well, I’ll be honest with you, it’s a tough watch. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for the time of year at 63°, but that’s about the only thing that’s cooperating. The entire first week is a write-off for any real surfing. We’re looking at tiny, weak swells – mostly around 0.7 ft to 1 ft – with barely any energy. The wind is often offshore, which would be a dream if there was any wave to clean up, but there isn’t. It’s a frustrating stretch of flatness and poor surf conditions. That’s a solid seven days with nothing to get excited about.

Friday morning, the 24th of July, is the first time we see something that’s even surfable, but it’s only reaching a 1 out of 10 on the quality scale. The swell is a tiny 1 ft from the WNW with a 10-second period and the combined energy is a pathetic 50. The wind is glassy, which is a major positive, so the surface will be like a mirror, but you’ll be fighting for a dribble. It’s not what I’d call a session.

The scene picks up a bit from the 25th of July, but not in a good way for paddle surfing. We get a pulse of swell from the NW, pushing 2 ft, and the combined energy jumps to 159, but the wind is cross-on and then onshore, turning it into a messy, blown-out mess. On the 26th and 27th, we finally get some real size – 5 ft and then 7 ft from the WNW – but the energy is climbing into the moderate range (395 to 736). The problem is the wind. It’s a strong, fresh cross-shore from the NW, which is going to turn Lahinch Strand into a lumpy, cross-chop nightmare. The period is only 9 seconds, so it’s windswell, not a clean groundswell. For a surfer, this is a write-off. For a kite surfer, this setup would look way more interesting than for us with paddles.

That messy cross-shore and onshore wind pattern hangs around until the 30th of July, with a bit of size but nothing clean. The 31st of July sees the wind swing onshore from the SW, and the 1st of August is a return to tiny, lumpy leftovers.

Monday the 3rd of August is the last chance we see, and it’s a marginal one. A 4 ft swell from the west with a short 8-second period and 217 energy is on the cards, but the wind is onshore from the SW. It’s a low-quality, choppy option. Overall, there’s no standout winner in this window. The best on offer is that glassy Friday morning with the tiny 1 ft, but that’s a desperate pick. If you’re an expert, the 7 ft swell on the 27th has the power, but the wind kills it. This is one of those stretches where the forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board in the van.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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0.2
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.3
W
11
0.4
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.4
W
10
0.4
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10
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9
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9
0.3
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WNW
10
0.6
WNW
8
0.4
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
1.8
W
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
11
21
36
57
31
30
27
27
15
14
13
12
12
12
38
55
47
128
117
368
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
15
NNW
15
NE
20
NNE
15
NW
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NW
15
NE
15
NNE
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NW
10
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10
NNE
15
NW
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NW
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NW
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30
WSW
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:52PM4.09m
10:26AM3.77m
10:39PM3.76m
11:14AM3.55m
11:30PM3.45m
12:06PM3.36m
00:30AM3.20m
1:07PM3.25m
1:40AM3.08m
2:15PM3.24m
2:54AM3.10m
3:21PM3.34m
3:58AM3.23m
Low Tide
3:29PM0.74m
3:59AM0.57m
4:16PM1.01m
4:46AM0.92m
5:10PM1.27m
5:40AM1.24m
6:19PM1.47m
6:50AM1.47m
7:42PM1.55m
8:08AM1.56m
8:56PM1.47m
9:15AM1.49m
9:53PM1.30m
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9:51
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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