Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
17.1° C
1.9° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with 55 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 16 days are 0.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 19th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 19th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 20th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here.

Well, I've had a good look at what's coming up for Lahinch, and I'm not gonna lie to you – it's a tough stretch. We're looking at a long, dry spell of pretty much nothing for the next couple of weeks. The good news? The water is a touch warmer than average at 63°, so at least it'll be a comfortable paddle if you just want to get wet.

Right now, the pattern is set in for days of tiny, weak surf. We’re talking a combined swell energy that's barely registering, usually below 40 (39 on Wednesday morning), and wave heights stuck at 1ft to 2ft. It's just not enough to get excited about. For the first week, through to about the 24th of July, it's all poor surf conditions with no scores worth mentioning. The wind is often clean or offshore from the NE, which is a tease – perfect conditions, but no wave.

After that, into the last week of July, the swell does try to pick up a little. Around the 25th and 26th, you’ll see the wave heights creep up to 2ft-2ft, with combined energy hitting the 70s and 90s. But unfortunately, the wind swings onshore from the west, bringing in cross-on conditions that chop it all up. It's still rated as poor surf. The best you’ll find in that period is a brief moment on the morning of the 28th of July, where we get a bit of a break. The wind goes light and offshore from the NNW, and there's a clean 2ft swell with a moderate combined energy of 52. It’s surfable but very ordinary.

Then things get a bit interesting, but not for the faint-hearted. On the 30th of July, Thursday morning, we see a short-period, wind-driven bump of 6ft from the W, with a combined energy of 311. That’s a solid jump in power. But the period is a weak 7 seconds, and the wind is howling cross-shore at 19 mph. This is going to be a lumpy, messy beast. At over 5ft, this is too big for beginners, and with the short period and strong cross-wind, it's going to be a battle. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer at a beach like Lahinch. The afternoon cleans up a bit to 4ft with a longer 8-second period, but the fresh cross-off wind will still make it lumpy.

The only real standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of the 30th of July for experts only. That 6ft of raw, short-period energy (combined energy 311) is the most power we see, but you'll need the skill and the willingness to deal with terrible conditions. For everyone else, keep your stick on the roof and wait for a better forecast. This looks like a classic summer flat spell for the area.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
9
0.4
NW
8
0.3
W
8
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NW
7
0.4
NW
5
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
11
0.4
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
26
24
13
12
12
12
13
18
10
8
8
14
13
21
35
52
30
29
27
28
Wind (km/h)
15
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NNW
15
NE
20
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
15
NE
15
NW
20
NNE
10
N
15
NW
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NW
15
NE
Wind State
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off
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High Tide
6:50PM4.67m
7:25AM4.38m
7:37PM4.70m
8:12AM4.32m
8:22PM4.60m
8:57AM4.18m
9:07PM4.39m
9:41AM3.99m
9:52PM4.09m
10:26AM3.77m
10:39PM3.76m
11:14AM3.55m
11:30PM3.45m
Low Tide
12:31PM0.28m
1:02AM-0.14m
1:16PM0.27m
1:48AM-0.13m
2:00PM0.35m
2:32AM0.01m
2:44PM0.51m
3:15AM0.25m
3:29PM0.74m
3:59AM0.57m
4:16PM1.01m
4:46AM0.92m
5:10PM1.27m
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5:28
5:31
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5:35
5:37
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9:55
9:54
9:52
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9:47
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Temp °C
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26
23
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16
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Feels °C
23
25
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24
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11
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17
13
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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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