Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 30 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
16.3°C
2.3° 

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 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, W swell with 9,880 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s 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 (Oct 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 1st Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 1st Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 1st Oct)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Mon morning).

Wednesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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2.5
WSW
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15
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10
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
460
1615
9880
5887
3169
1806
917
640
490
373
341
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375
394
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605
443
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392
Wind (km/h)
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S
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SSW
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SW
25
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20
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20
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15
WNW
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5
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25
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30
SW
25
NW
20
WNW
25
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25
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High Tide
8:19PM4.21m
8:40AM4.12m
9:07PM3.90m
9:31AM3.84m
10:08PM3.56m
10:36AM3.56m
11:27PM3.29m
11:59AM3.39m
1:01AM3.23m
1:29PM3.45m
2:26AM3.41m
2:44PM3.69m
3:30AM3.70m
Low Tide
1:58PM0.28m
2:17AM0.44m
2:41PM0.53m
3:02AM0.80m
3:33PM0.85m
3:57AM1.18m
4:44PM1.17m
5:20AM1.50m
6:33PM1.29m
7:17AM1.52m
8:13PM1.07m
8:42AM1.26m
9:17PM0.73m
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Temp °C
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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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