Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
16.6° C
0.9° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, WSW swell with 374 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 (Aug 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 16 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) 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+) 1AM (Mon 10th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 12th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 12th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
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PM
Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
9
1
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
7
0.4
W
7
0.6
W
11
1
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
9
1.1
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1.1
W
9
0.8
WSW
8
0.7
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
7
0.8
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
263
137
82
57
39
15
91
186
193
207
337
250
240
189
90
64
98
69
63
26
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
10
NNW
5
SE
5
NNW
10
ESE
20
SE
15
SSW
15
SE
15
SSE
15
WSW
10
S
10
S
15
WSW
20
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
10
NNE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
3:43AM3.64m
4:07PM3.99m
4:45AM3.93m
5:02PM4.32m
5:37AM4.20m
5:50PM4.58m
6:23AM4.38m
6:34PM4.74m
7:05AM4.46m
7:15PM4.76m
7:45AM4.43m
7:55PM4.64m
Low Tide
9:31PM0.91m
9:54AM0.93m
10:30PM0.52m
10:48AM0.63m
11:19PM0.16m
11:34AM0.38m
00:04AM-0.10m
12:17PM0.21m
00:45AM-0.23m
12:57PM0.14m
1:24AM-0.21m
1:36PM0.19m
2:02AM-0.04m
rain showers
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9:16
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 mm
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Temp °C
15
14
16
19
16
22
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Feels °C
12
11
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22
22
20
16
13
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12
13
13
11
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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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