Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
17.0° C
1.2° 

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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WSW swell with 324 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 16 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. 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+) 7PM (Sun 16th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 16th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 13th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
7
0.2
W
13
0.6
W
11
1.1
WSW
10
1
WSW
9
1
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
1.1
W
9
1.3
W
8
1.4
W
8
1.4
W
8
1.1
W
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
7
1.3
W
8
1.5
WSW
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
57
39
12
91
223
184
168
324
250
289
194
223
247
239
145
94
28
14
223
266
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
SE
20
SE
15
SSW
15
SE
15
SSE
15
WSW
5
SSW
15
SSW
20
WSW
15
W
20
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
W
10
WNW
10
NE
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
off
High Tide
4:07PM3.99m
4:45AM3.93m
5:02PM4.32m
5:37AM4.20m
5:50PM4.58m
6:23AM4.38m
6:34PM4.74m
7:05AM4.46m
7:15PM4.76m
7:45AM4.43m
7:55PM4.64m
8:23AM4.30m
8:34PM4.40m
Low Tide
10:30PM0.52m
10:48AM0.63m
11:19PM0.16m
11:34AM0.38m
00:04AM-0.10m
12:17PM0.21m
00:45AM-0.23m
12:57PM0.14m
1:24AM-0.21m
1:36PM0.19m
2:02AM-0.04m
2:14PM0.35m
2:38AM0.24m
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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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