Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
17.3°C
1.8° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, W swell with 3,237 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 (Sep 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 1PM. 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+) 1AM (Sat 5th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 5th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 4th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, light winds from the SSW by Fri night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:00PM4.36m
8:24AM4.19m
8:38PM4.18m
9:03AM4.03m
9:21PM3.92m
9:49AM3.80m
10:14PM3.62m
10:47AM3.55m
11:26PM3.34m
12:05PM3.37m
00:57AM3.21m
1:36PM3.40m
2:30AM3.34m
Low Tide
1:43PM0.32m
2:04AM0.19m
2:19PM0.44m
2:39AM0.40m
2:58PM0.64m
3:20AM0.70m
3:45PM0.92m
4:10AM1.06m
4:48PM1.21m
5:22AM1.38m
6:26PM1.38m
7:14AM1.50m
8:18PM1.22m
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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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