Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Issued: 12 am 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
15.6° C

1.6°C warmer than 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 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 6,303 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 24th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 25th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 28th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun morning, light winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
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
1
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
0.3
WNW
6
0.5
W
8
0.7
W
9
1.1
W
11
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
10
1.3
WSW
5
1
SW
6
1.7
WSW
7
4.5
WSW
13
3.5
W
13
2.5
W
12
1.9
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.3
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.2
WSW
8
2.1
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
29
73
267
204
158
89
83
64
68
64
254
6303
4549
1934
768
474
268
177
197
597
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
N
15
NE
15
ENE
15
SE
20
NE
15
E
15
S
25
SSE
30
SW
30
SSW
30
SW
45
SW
35
WSW
30
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
S
25
SSE
30
SSW
40
SW
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
2:02PM3.42m
2:25AM3.32m
2:57PM3.48m
3:23AM3.35m
3:48PM3.57m
4:16AM3.44m
4:33PM3.69m
5:01AM3.56m
5:15PM3.82m
5:43AM3.67m
5:55PM3.94m
6:22AM3.74m
6:33PM4.03m
Low Tide
7:51AM1.18m
8:28PM1.31m
8:48AM1.21m
9:23PM1.21m
9:38AM1.18m
10:10PM1.08m
10:22AM1.11m
10:51PM0.94m
11:02AM1.02m
11:30PM0.80m
11:40AM0.93m
00:07AM0.69m
12:16PM0.85m
00:43AM0.61m
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5:11
5:11
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:15
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10:07
10:07
10:07
10:06
10:06
10:06
10:06
 mm
2
5
3
2
1
2
2
Temp °C
18
20
21
26
29
25
21
20
18
17
17
14
14
14
13
14
14
14
15
16
16
Feels °C
17
19
21
26
29
28
21
19
14
13
12
9
5
8
7
10
10
13
10
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
6
0.5
W
8
0.7
W
9
1.1
W
11
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
8
2.5
W
12
1.9
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.3
W
9
1.1
W
9
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
7
29
73
267
204
158
89
83
64
42
1934
768
474
268
177
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
10
0.5
W
11
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
5
8
60
5
1
9
7
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
2
2
2
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
2
0.4
NE
3
0.3
NE
2
0.3
NE
3
0.5
S
3
1.3
WSW
5
1
SW
6
1.7
WSW
7
4.5
WSW
13
3.5
W
13
1.2
WSW
8
2.1
WSW
8
Energy kJ
1
2
1
1
5
68
64
254
6303
4549
197
597
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
2
1
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
259
53
0
0
6
0
0
92
151
92
258
405
710
616
150
87
87
6
17
151
307
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
2
2
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
9
7
6
6
7
5
5
5
4
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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