Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Issued: 6 am 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
16.4° C

2.2°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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, W swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, W swell with 1,880 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s 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 Monday (Jun 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 29th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 29th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 28th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Tue night).

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.7
SW
7
1.1
WSW
5
1.2
WSW
7
2.1
W
11
2.5
W
12
2.4
W
11
2
W
11
1.7
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.5
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.2
WSW
9
2.3
WSW
9
2.3
W
10
2
W
10
1.4
W
10
2.5
W
9
1.7
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
89
83
62
45
52
135
980
1857
1470
915
613
369
372
372
232
773
1017
769
369
1075
481
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
30
SW
25
SSE
25
SW
25
SW
25
WSW
30
SW
30
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
20
SW
30
SSW
30
W
30
WNW
20
W
25
SW
30
WSW
10
NNW
Wind State
off
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
High Tide
3:48PM3.57m
4:16AM3.44m
4:33PM3.69m
5:01AM3.56m
5:15PM3.82m
5:43AM3.67m
5:55PM3.94m
6:22AM3.74m
6:33PM4.03m
7:00AM3.78m
7:09PM4.08m
7:37AM3.78m
7:45PM4.08m
Low Tide
10:10PM1.08m
10:22AM1.11m
10:51PM0.94m
11:02AM1.02m
11:30PM0.80m
11:40AM0.93m
00:07AM0.69m
12:16PM0.85m
00:43AM0.61m
12:51PM0.80m
1:18AM0.57m
1:25PM0.80m
1:53AM0.57m
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light rain
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light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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rain showers
light rain
clear
part cloud
light rain
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:15
5:15
5:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:07
10:06
10:06
10:06
10:06
10:06
10:05
 mm
3
1
2
1
1
3
4
Temp °C
20
19
18
16
16
15
14
14
13
16
16
15
17
18
16
15
13
13
13
15
15
Feels °C
21
20
16
13
12
11
8
8
9
12
12
12
15
15
13
11
8
9
9
11
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
10
0.1
N
6
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.3
W
12
2.4
W
11
2
W
11
1.7
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.5
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.2
WSW
9
2
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.7
W
9
Energy kJ
89
1
62
37
25
1470
915
613
369
372
372
232
769
369
481
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
7
0.1
SW
5
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
NW
14
Energy kJ
7
1
5
9
7
7
64
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
3
0.7
W
9
0.4
SSE
3
0.7
SW
7
1.1
WSW
5
1.2
WSW
7
2.1
W
11
2.5
W
12
2.3
WSW
9
2.3
W
10
1.4
SW
6
2.5
W
9
Energy kJ
6
83
3
45
52
135
980
1857
773
1017
124
1075
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
3
4
3
Distance (km)
0
92
91
109
302
92
151
300
87
84
87
84
6
87
153
404
219
87
150
119
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
4
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
6
9
7
6
5
7
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
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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