Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 25 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
16.7°C
2.3° 

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 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, W swell with 7,683 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 (Sep 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period. 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 27th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 27th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 1st Oct)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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14
3
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12
2.4
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11
2.4
WSW
11
2.2
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2.5
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2.2
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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3075
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1388
1221
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1212
1302
872
575
345
202
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378
378
765
7683
3996
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Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
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SW
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SW
25
SSW
35
SSW
20
SSE
20
W
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15
WSW
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SSW
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SE
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SSW
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SSE
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WNW
20
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High Tide
5:15PM4.25m
5:39AM4.22m
5:48PM4.43m
6:11AM4.40m
6:22PM4.54m
6:45AM4.49m
6:58PM4.54m
7:20AM4.47m
7:37PM4.43m
7:57AM4.35m
8:19PM4.21m
8:40AM4.12m
9:07PM3.90m
Low Tide
11:08AM0.57m
11:27PM0.20m
11:39AM0.34m
11:58PM0.03m
12:11PM0.17m
00:29AM-0.05m
12:45PM0.10m
1:03AM-0.00m
1:20PM0.13m
1:38AM0.17m
1:58PM0.28m
2:17AM0.44m
2:41PM0.53m
3:02AM0.80m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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