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Lahinch Strand surfForecast / Clare / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 15 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Monday (May 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 16 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 18th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 18th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 20th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lahinch Strand over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the SW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | |
40 | 72 | 112 | 581 | 835 | 2060 | 2364 | 2070 | 1200 | 577 | 333 | 149 | 352 | 600 | 2482 | 1901 | 1336 | 843 | 531 | 615 | 521 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 4:52PM4.37m | 5:12AM4.37m | 5:37PM4.54m | 6:01AM4.48m | 6:22PM4.61m | 6:50AM4.47m | 7:09PM4.58m | 7:41AM4.35m | 7:59PM4.46m | 8:36AM4.14m | 8:52PM4.26m | 9:34AM3.89m | 9:50PM4.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:38AM0.24m | 11:03PM0.26m | 11:21AM0.10m | 11:46PM0.05m | 12:05PM0.08m | 00:31AM-0.04m | 12:50PM0.16m | 1:18AM-0.00m | 1:36PM0.35m | 2:07AM0.15m | 2:26PM0.61m | 3:02AM0.38m | 3:20PM0.90m | ||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:37 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 4 | 7 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 |
5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 13 | — | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
 kJ | 40 | 15 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1200 | 577 | 333 | 149 | 32 | — | 2482 | 1901 | 1336 | 843 | 531 | 615 | 521 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | SW 14 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 17 | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | SSE 3 |
| kJ | — | 72 | 112 | 581 | 835 | 2060 | 2364 | 2070 | — | — | — | 3 | 352 | 600 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 119 | 83 | 83 | 153 | 373 | 568 | 296 | 154 | 83 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 150 | 568 | 92 | 91 | 92 | 6 | 169 | 91 | 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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