Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 06 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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, W swell with 506 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. 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 (Mon 10th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 10th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Lahinch over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a grim start. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with nothing worth paddling out for until the second week, so don’t rush to wax up just yet.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show until Monday the 17th of August. For nearly a week and a half before that, it’s all poor surf conditions with onshore or cross-onshore winds and tiny, weak swells. The energy is just not there – we’re talking combined energy values mostly below 100, barely a ripple. The wind is all over the place, mostly from the west and southwest, blowing straight into the beach or across it, making things choppy and messy. There’s nothing to get excited about.

But then, Monday the 17th of August afternoon rolls in and things change. The wind swings around to a light cross-offshore breeze from the northwest, and the conditions turn clean. We’ve got a 5ft swell rolling in from the west, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 271 (moderate), and for the first time, the forecast says "expect good surf conditions." This is our standout. The water is sitting at a normal 62°F for the time of year, so nothing unusual there. This is the one to aim for – a clean, cross-off window that’ll make Lahinch Strand (County Clare) look like a proper point break. It won’t be huge, but it’ll be rideable and clean.

After that, Tuesday the 18th of August goes back to poor form with onshore winds, and by Wednesday the 19th of August the swell actually builds to 6ft from the west, with periods hitting 10 to 11 seconds. The combined energy gets strong (585 up to 764) – that’s a lot of power. But the wind stays cross-on from the west-northwest, and the surf is described as poor. The swell is big enough for experienced surfers only, but it’s a messy, lumpy setup. In those conditions, with that strong onshore wind, this is more of a kite surfer’s session than a paddle surfer’s.

Later in the week, the wind stays cross or cross-on, and the swell drops back to 5ft to 5ft. It’s a bit of a letdown after that Monday. Still, for a spot that’s "fairly consistent," this blank run at the start is a bit of a bummer, but it happens. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.

Keep your eyes on that Monday the 17th. That’s the one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Sunday
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W
10
0.7
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0.8
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5
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
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WSW
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WNW
9
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
27
33
288
288
149
117
113
126
144
109
78
57
39
23
164
332
199
151
506
Wind (km/h)
20
W
15
WSW
20
SW
20
WSW
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
20
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15
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10
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10
NW
5
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20
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10
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High Tide
11:40PM3.45m
12:22PM3.46m
00:59AM3.34m
1:41PM3.49m
2:25AM3.41m
3:00PM3.68m
3:43AM3.64m
4:07PM3.99m
4:45AM3.93m
5:02PM4.32m
5:37AM4.20m
5:50PM4.58m
Low Tide
5:10PM1.22m
5:44AM1.19m
6:35PM1.34m
7:16AM1.31m
8:14PM1.23m
8:46AM1.19m
9:31PM0.91m
9:54AM0.93m
10:30PM0.52m
10:48AM0.63m
11:19PM0.16m
11:34AM0.38m
00:04AM-0.10m
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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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