Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Issued: 6 am 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
13.9° 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 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, WSW swell with 657 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) 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+) 7PM (Thu 18th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 18th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 17th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
10
1.7
W
10
1.6
WSW
9
1.3
W
9
1
W
8
1.4
WSW
8
0.9
W
8
0.9
WSW
8
0.9
W
7
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
312
312
551
490
579
539
391
275
147
248
104
102
85
39
30
22
15
15
16
16
16
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
SW
20
SW
25
SSW
30
SW
15
SSE
25
SW
10
WSW
20
SE
25
SSW
25
WSW
20
SW
15
W
10
WNW
5
E
25
SE
15
SE
10
WSW
25
SW
20
WNW
10
NW
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
on
on
cross
cross
High Tide
7:00PM4.59m
7:36AM4.32m
7:51PM4.56m
8:29AM4.20m
8:42PM4.44m
9:22AM4.03m
9:34PM4.24m
10:15AM3.83m
10:27PM4.00m
11:10AM3.65m
11:22PM3.75m
12:07PM3.51m
00:21AM3.53m
Low Tide
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
4:02PM0.95m
4:42AM0.65m
5:02PM1.16m
5:43AM0.89m
6:11PM1.31m
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light rain
rain showers
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part cloud
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light rain
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light rain
mod rain
clear
clear
clear
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mod rain
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part cloud
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5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
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10:04
10:05
10:05
10:06
10:06
10:06
10:06
 mm
1
2
7
4
4
6
3
8
3
Temp °C
16
17
14
16
16
14
15
14
17
15
14
12
13
14
14
14
18
17
14
14
13
Feels °C
12
14
10
10
10
10
12
13
13
11
9
9
10
12
12
11
18
18
11
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
10
1.7
W
10
1.3
W
9
1
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.3
NW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
Energy kJ
312
312
539
275
147
104
9
8
39
30
22
15
15
16
16
16
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
8
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.3
SW
8
0.3
SW
7
Energy kJ
48
8
8
5
5
5
5
9
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
6
0.1
W
10
0.2
W
9
Energy kJ
6
2
2
6
1
2
2
2
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
9
1.4
WSW
8
0.9
WSW
8
0.9
W
7
0.4
WSW
4
Energy kJ
551
490
579
391
248
102
85
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
84
92
92
92
302
2
91
85
6
150
109
89
85
77
0
77
77
143
224
672
53
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
5
4
6
9
4
9
7
9
6
7
7
6
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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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