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Lahinch Strand surf break

Lahinch Strand surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 20 Jan 2026 IST
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Lahinch Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
8.9° C
 (Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lahinch Strand this week:

The surf forecast for Lahinch Strand over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 12 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 21st Jan)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 21st Jan)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 22nd Jan)15ft (4.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lahinch Strand over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue night, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri night, light winds from the SE by Sun night).

Tue
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
0
0
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0
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3
3
2
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
3
WSW
1.9
W
1.5
W
2.2
W
4.5
W
3.5
W
2.3
W
1.5
W
2.4
WSW
3
W
3
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1
W
0.5
W
4.5
W
Period(s) (?)141413121915141312161615161513131211111614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)25812734117864635398882471217266462662441442236219340911447495563502401198627
Wind
(km/h)
40
SE
25
S
40
E
25
E
25
WNW
35
W
20
WSW
20
E
40
E
30
E
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
NE
25
NE
10
SE
30
SE
35
S
30
WNW
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffcrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
6:29PM
4.02
6:37AM
4.36
7:04PM
4.04
7:12AM
4.33
7:40PM
4.01
7:48AM
4.23
8:19PM
3.94
8:27AM
4.07
9:01PM
3.82
9:13AM
3.86
9:51PM
3.68
10:09AM
3.63
10:51PM
3.54
11:19AM
3.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:19AM
0.52
12:45PM
0.23
12:52AM
0.52
1:18PM
0.24
1:27AM
0.58
1:54PM
0.32
2:05AM
0.70
2:32PM
0.48
2:49AM
0.87
3:17PM
0.71
3:41AM
1.09
4:14PM
0.98
4:52AM
1.28
Tue
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise--8:36--8:34--8:33--8:33--8:30--8:30--8:27
Sunset4:59--5:00--5:01--5:04--5:06--5:07--5:08--
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Rain (mm)
123141113---1----2953
Temp. °C787788766766665657776
Feels °C (?)-20-21302-3-30-2-2-2-1-301-1-1-20
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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 12 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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