Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Issued: 12 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
14.0° C

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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WSW swell with 333 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 18th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
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
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.4
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.6
W
10
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
333
235
173
105
63
60
40
25
14
22
13
17
18
10
10
15
57
14
69
106
102
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
5
SW
10
W
0
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
10
W
5
N
10
E
5
NNW
5
WNW
0
WNW
10
NW
0
W
0
N
10
NW
5
NE
10
E
10
ESE
10
E
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:29AM4.20m
8:42PM4.44m
9:22AM4.03m
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
Low Tide
2:17PM0.52m
2:53AM0.18m
3:08PM0.72m
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
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<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
5:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:05
10:06
10:06
10:06
10:06
10:06
10:07
 mm
2
2
6
2
1
Temp °C
15
16
14
13
14
13
13
13
13
18
19
17
18
18
18
20
20
21
24
26
23
Feels °C
13
16
14
13
12
10
10
11
11
18
18
15
17
17
17
19
18
20
25
27
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.4
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
W
9
0.1
W
13
0.4
W
5
0.6
W
10
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
Energy kJ
333
235
173
105
63
60
40
25
14
22
13
17
18
10
10
15
3
8
69
106
102
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
NW
7
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
WNW
6
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
W
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.1
W
14
Energy kJ
6
9
6
5
5
2
5
5
5
8
7
4
14
10
22
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.1
SW
7
0.2
W
8
0.1
SW
6
0.2
W
11
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
7
Energy kJ
5
5
5
5
2
5
2
9
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
WSW
4
0.6
W
9
Energy kJ
4
11
57
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
17
8
91
0
92
92
98
411
53
53
119
53
53
259
53
143
258
119
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
5
6
8
4
4
5
9
9
7
5
6
7
5
5
8
9
9
9
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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