Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Issued: 12 am 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
13.6° C

Normal for this time of year

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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, W swell with 1,200 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 10AM. 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+)10AM (Sat 13th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 13th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 13th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed morning).

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.3
W
10
1
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.7
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
11
1
W
10
1.1
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
8
1.2
WSW
8
1.2
W
8
1.1
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1200
743
327
170
104
55
98
88
210
204
250
530
380
461
400
276
237
185
176
181
142
Wind (km/h)
20
W
15
WNW
5
NE
15
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
10
WSW
10
S
10
S
20
SW
15
SSW
30
SW
30
SW
15
SSW
15
S
25
SW
15
S
10
SSE
15
W
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
4:26PM4.22m
4:54AM4.17m
5:18PM4.41m
5:49AM4.31m
6:09PM4.54m
6:43AM4.36m
7:00PM4.59m
7:36AM4.32m
7:51PM4.56m
8:29AM4.20m
8:42PM4.44m
9:22AM4.03m
9:34PM4.24m
Low Tide
10:12AM0.50m
10:42PM0.39m
11:02AM0.36m
11:32PM0.16m
11:52AM0.29m
00:22AM0.01m
12:40PM0.29m
1:11AM-0.04m
1:28PM0.37m
2:02AM0.02m
2:17PM0.52m
2:53AM0.18m
3:08PM0.72m
3:46AM0.40m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
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10:02
10:02
10:04
10:04
10:05
10:05
10:06
 mm
2
1
Temp °C
12
12
12
16
19
16
17
15
14
15
15
13
15
15
13
16
16
15
14
14
13
Feels °C
9
9
10
13
17
14
15
13
13
13
12
11
9
9
9
12
12
12
12
12
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.3
W
10
1
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.7
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
11
1
W
10
1.1
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
9
0.3
NW
8
Energy kJ
1200
743
327
170
104
55
98
88
210
204
250
380
400
276
237
9
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
14
0.1
NW
7
0.2
W
13
0.6
WSW
6
0.5
W
12
Energy kJ
5
4
2
12
26
76
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
7
Energy kJ
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
2
1.6
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
8
1.2
WSW
8
1.2
W
8
1.1
W
8
Energy kJ
1
530
461
185
176
181
142
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
85
98
0
0
0
0
6
91
6
6
84
6
153
382
109
92
92
6
2
92
91
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
9
6
8
8
5
5
5
4
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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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