Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Issued: 12 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
16.2° C

1.4°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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, W swell with 335 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 4AM. 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 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 10th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 11s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Lahinch has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, straight up, the first week or more is a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a long, frustrating gap of poor surf. From now through to about the 9th of July, it’s pretty much all cross-onshore chop and messy conditions. The swell is hanging around the 4ft to 4ft mark, but that cross-on wind from the WSW just kills any chance of a decent wave. You’ll be battling a moderate cross-onshore breeze and the water is a touch warmer than normal at 61°F, but honestly, it’s not worth suiting up for. The combined energy is weak to moderate at best. It’s just poor.

Now, a little glimmer appears on Friday morning, the 10th of July. The wind swings around to a glassy NNE breeze at just 3 mph, and we’ve got a 4ft swell from the west with a period stretching out to 11 seconds. That longer period means proper groundswell energy, and with the glassy conditions, it’ll be clean. The combined energy is a solid moderate 323. It’s not huge, but it’s the best looking window of the whole run. The crowd factor here is "often," so expect some company on the point. This is your standout for the period if you can get out.

From the 11th through to the 19th, things drop right off again. The swell shrinks, mostly under 3ft, with poor surf quality. On the 11th and 12th we get clean offshore winds from the NE, but the swell is tiny—2ft and 1ft respectively—so it’s only just surfable. The combined energy plummets to a very weak 82 and 19. It’s just ordinary.

Then, hold onto your board shorts for the 20th and 21st of July. This is a big one, but there’s a major caveat. On Monday the 20th, we’ve got a solid 8ft west swell, and by Tuesday the 21st it’s pushing 10ft. The wind is favourable—offshore or cross-off from the ENE at 9 mph—and the period is a solid 9 to 10 seconds. The combined energy is massive, reading 1146 and 1767 (strong to very strong wave energy). But here’s the kicker: the data says that at this size, the swell is predicted to be too big for Lahinch. At over 8ft, this is only for hardcore experts, if even that. The wave will be a wall of whitewater. If you’re a beginner, stay well clear. It could be an absolute beast. This is a true standout in power, but not for the faint of heart.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a total washout. Your best bet for a clean, fun session is the Friday morning glass-off on the 10th. The following week is mostly flat or tiny, but watch out for that massive pulse of energy on the 20th and 21st—it’s big, clean, and only for the brave.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.1
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1
W
10
1.1
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.2
W
9
1
W
8
1.2
W
11
1.1
W
10
1
W
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
7
0.1
W
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
191
165
171
177
230
198
202
177
196
229
220
143
323
239
188
82
54
37
19
18
9
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
5
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
15
W
5
WNW
5
NNE
20
NW
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
15
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
10:12AM3.59m
10:20PM3.71m
11:00AM3.54m
11:11PM3.59m
11:54AM3.52m
00:11AM3.50m
12:56PM3.55m
1:20AM3.49m
2:02PM3.64m
2:33AM3.58m
3:09PM3.82m
3:43AM3.77m
4:12PM4.06m
Low Tide
3:54PM1.09m
4:25AM0.84m
4:45PM1.21m
5:18AM0.96m
5:49PM1.29m
6:24AM1.05m
7:07PM1.27m
7:40AM1.06m
8:25PM1.11m
8:54AM0.95m
9:34PM0.83m
9:57AM0.77m
10:33PM0.51m
cloud
cloud
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clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:24
5:24
5:26
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10:02
10:02
10:01
10:00
10:00
9:59
9:59
 mm
Temp °C
15
15
14
17
17
15
16
17
16
18
18
16
19
21
18
21
24
21
22
25
21
Feels °C
13
12
11
16
16
15
15
16
15
17
17
17
19
21
17
18
21
20
21
24
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1
W
10
1.1
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.2
W
9
1
W
8
1.2
W
11
1.1
W
10
1
W
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
Energy kJ
177
230
198
202
177
196
229
220
143
323
239
188
82
54
37
19
18
9
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
12
0.1
W
21
0.1
W
21
Energy kJ
50
9
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.1
W
8
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NE
3
0.7
NE
4
0.7
NNE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.6
NE
3
0.5
NE
3
Energy kJ
191
165
171
2
2
15
11
14
10
7
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
91
92
91
89
109
53
77
107
6
91
92
0
0
374
0
0
0
69
86
119
139
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
6
5
5
5
9
9
7
4
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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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