Lahinch Strand surf break

Lahinch Strand surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 17 Apr 2026 IST
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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
10.0° 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 Saturday (Apr 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 18th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 18th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 18th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
!
1
2
2
2
0
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.3
W
1.9
W
1.3
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
0.7
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.2
W
0.1
W
0.3
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)111010109101091413121514131211109111312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1909142911026802871881498119953835952249417646238219230205
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
35
W
25
NW
20
WNW
5
W
10
ESE
5
ENE
15
SE
20
E
20
E
20
E
30
E
30
E
25
ENE
30
E
25
E
20
ENE
25
E
20
ESE
15
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crosscrossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:04PM
4.59
6:20AM
4.63
6:43PM
4.66
7:03AM
4.61
7:24PM
4.60
7:49AM
4.45
8:08PM
4.43
8:39AM
4.18
8:58PM
4.16
9:36AM
3.84
9:56PM
3.86
10:43AM
3.52
11:05PM
3.61
12:03PM
3.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:07AM
0.00
12:26PM
-0.13
12:47AM
-0.07
1:06PM
-0.02
1:28AM
0.00
1:47PM
0.22
2:13AM
0.20
2:33PM
0.56
3:04AM
0.50
3:24PM
0.94
4:05AM
0.83
4:30PM
1.30
5:28AM
1.09
Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Sunrise--6:33--6:31--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20
Sunset8:38--8:40--8:43--8:45--8:45--8:47--8:50--
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
221------------------
Temp. °C10999910131111149111291214813141113
Feels °C (?)224367976934525837979
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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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