Lahinch Strand Surf Break
Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Lahinch Strand

Issued: 12 pm 02 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
13.7° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, W swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, W swell with 4,747 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 5th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 7th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 4th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
0
0
!
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
9
1.7
W
10
1.5
WSW
10
3
WSW
8
3.5
WSW
10
2.5
W
11
3
W
12
3.5
W
13
3.5
W
12
2.3
W
11
2
W
11
1.7
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.3
W
11
2.4
WSW
6
3
W
10
2.3
W
11
1.7
W
11
2.3
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
440
539
458
1028
2210
1768
2611
4258
3138
1311
1011
661
389
372
440
1650
1253
670
1004
680
463
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
30
W
20
S
45
WSW
45
WSW
30
WNW
40
W
45
WNW
30
W
20
SW
15
SW
15
SE
15
ENE
10
WSW
20
S
30
WSW
20
WSW
20
N
25
W
30
W
25
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
off
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:22PM3.99m
7:50AM3.70m
8:00PM3.91m
8:30AM3.58m
8:40PM3.80m
9:12AM3.45m
9:22PM3.68m
9:58AM3.34m
10:08PM3.56m
10:49AM3.29m
10:59PM3.47m
11:45AM3.30m
11:56PM3.44m
Low Tide
1:04PM0.84m
1:30AM0.68m
1:38PM0.93m
2:07AM0.78m
2:14PM1.04m
2:46AM0.89m
2:52PM1.17m
3:28AM1.00m
3:35PM1.29m
4:14AM1.08m
4:27PM1.40m
5:09AM1.12m
5:30PM1.45m
rain showers
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light rain
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rain showers
light rain
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rain showers
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light rain
mod rain
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part cloud
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:13
5:13
9:52
9:53
9:54
9:55
9:57
9:58
9:59
2
5
3
2
4
2
2
3
1
2
6
4
2
11
1
Temp °C
13
14
13
13
13
12
13
12
10
13
13
11
11
12
13
14
14
12
13
13
12
9
8
10
5
4
5
5
4
2
8
10
9
9
10
8
9
11
11
7
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
17
1.5
WSW
10
2.3
W
11
2
W
11
1.7
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.3
W
11
2.3
W
11
1.7
W
11
1.8
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
Energy kJ
22
458
1311
1011
661
389
372
1253
670
680
463
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
14
0.3
SW
10
0.4
SW
9
Energy kJ
322
15
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
9
1.7
W
10
3
WSW
8
3.5
WSW
10
2.5
W
11
3
W
12
3.5
W
13
3.5
W
12
0.4
SE
3
0.5
E
3
2.4
WSW
6
3
W
10
0.9
SSW
4
2.3
WSW
10
Energy kJ
440
539
1028
2210
1768
2611
4258
3138
2
5
440
1650
23
1004
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
Distance (km)
151
421
91
607
302
320
545
571
151
87
87
2
0
143
92
87
87
94
152
151
92
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
2
1
2
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
4
4
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
8
9
9
9
7
8
9
6
5
9
6
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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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