Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
15.9°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 7 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 4,369 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 4PM (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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 10th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 10th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 14th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, strong winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Sun night).

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Friday
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WNW
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WNW
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WSW
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W
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0.8
WSW
11
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10
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2.2
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1.5
WSW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
763
744
415
305
1609
2230
2508
2853
3054
1866
1012
457
255
130
286
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848
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Wind (km/h)
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SW
40
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SSE
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SW
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WSW
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35
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High Tide
4:19AM3.99m
4:30PM4.23m
5:00AM4.23m
5:11PM4.40m
5:36AM4.38m
5:48PM4.47m
6:09AM4.45m
6:23PM4.45m
6:41AM4.42m
6:58PM4.34m
7:13AM4.31m
7:32PM4.15m
Low Tide
10:05PM0.41m
10:22AM0.61m
10:45PM0.18m
11:00AM0.37m
11:20PM0.05m
11:36AM0.21m
11:54PM0.03m
12:10PM0.15m
00:26AM0.12m
12:43PM0.19m
00:57AM0.29m
1:15PM0.32m
1:28AM0.53m
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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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