Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
15.2°C
2.1° 

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 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, W swell with 7,446 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 1PM (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 Friday (Oct 16) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 1AM. 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+) 1PM (Fri 16th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 16th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 23rd Oct)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon morning, strong winds from the NNW by Tue night).

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
W
12
2.3
W
12
1.8
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.3
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.8
W
10
1.3
W
13
0.6
W
18
1.5
W
15
1.9
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14
1.9
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14
1.7
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13
1.9
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13
3.5
W
12
2.5
W
12
2.5
W
14
2.5
W
13
2.2
W
12
2.5
WSW
11
5
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1575
1455
828
546
403
98
128
547
219
971
1371
1343
1021
1218
2797
1934
2857
2209
1355
1647
7446
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
25
NW
10
NE
10
E
10
ESE
10
SE
5
SE
5
NW
5
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
20
SE
25
SSE
45
NNW
25
WNW
30
SW
35
W
20
SW
20
SSE
45
W
Wind State
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cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
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cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:28PM3.30m
9:44AM3.34m
10:26PM3.03m
10:48AM3.12m
11:43PM2.86m
12:10PM3.03m
1:09AM2.89m
1:29PM3.12m
2:19AM3.09m
2:31PM3.34m
3:10AM3.38m
3:18PM3.61m
3:51AM3.71m
Low Tide
2:59PM1.11m
3:10AM1.42m
3:46PM1.42m
4:00AM1.69m
4:59PM1.65m
5:28AM1.88m
7:01PM1.67m
7:33AM1.81m
8:21PM1.43m
8:39AM1.55m
9:07PM1.13m
9:23AM1.23m
9:44PM0.81m
rain showers
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Temp °C
12
12
11
9
10
10
9
9
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13
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12
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Feels °C
5
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5
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6
5
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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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