Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Issued: 6 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
14.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with 85 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 7AM. 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 20th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 20th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 26th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.7
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.5
W
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
W
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.2
W
8
0.3
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
84
45
54
34
23
22
13
15
9
9
8
16
26
23
5
17
40
78
80
83
85
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
SW
15
WSW
15
W
5
NNE
10
E
5
ENE
10
SE
5
ESE
10
WNW
5
W
5
WNW
10
NW
5
NNW
5
ENE
10
NNE
15
ENE
15
ENE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
9:34PM4.24m
10:15AM3.83m
10:27PM4.00m
11:10AM3.65m
11:22PM3.75m
12:07PM3.51m
00:21AM3.53m
1:04PM3.43m
1:22AM3.38m
2:02PM3.42m
2:25AM3.32m
2:57PM3.48m
3:23AM3.35m
Low Tide
3:46AM0.40m
4:02PM0.95m
4:42AM0.65m
5:02PM1.16m
5:43AM0.89m
6:11PM1.31m
6:48AM1.08m
7:23PM1.36m
7:51AM1.18m
8:28PM1.31m
8:48AM1.21m
9:23PM1.21m
9:38AM1.18m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:06
10:06
10:06
10:06
10:06
10:07
10:07
10:07
 mm
1
Temp °C
14
13
14
14
13
18
21
20
19
19
17
18
18
17
23
25
25
26
29
25
21
Feels °C
11
11
11
12
12
17
20
20
18
16
16
18
17
16
25
26
26
26
28
26
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.7
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.5
W
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
6
0.3
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.2
W
8
0.3
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
Energy kJ
84
45
54
34
23
22
13
15
9
9
4
16
26
23
5
17
40
78
80
83
85
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
7
0.3
NW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
6
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
6
0.1
NW
6
0.2
WNW
3
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
W
14
0.3
SW
5
Energy kJ
9
9
5
8
7
5
5
2
1
2
8
1
2
1
3
3
4
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.1
SW
7
0.2
W
10
0.1
SW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
Energy kJ
6
2
2
2
5
5
2
8
2
2
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
2
0.4
NE
3
0.5
ESE
3
0.3
SE
3
Energy kJ
2
2
5
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
92
143
92
376
53
53
119
53
77
150
53
119
259
405
601
1072
0
2
6
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
8
9
6
8
6
6
5
5
5
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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