Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 02 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
16.1°C
2.2° 

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 2 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, W swell with 2,680 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 1PM. 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+) 4AM (Tue 6th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 6th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 9th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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541
373
341
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184
523
819
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588
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:08PM3.56m
10:36AM3.56m
11:27PM3.29m
11:59AM3.39m
1:01AM3.23m
1:29PM3.45m
2:26AM3.41m
2:44PM3.69m
3:30AM3.70m
3:43PM3.98m
4:19AM3.99m
4:30PM4.23m
Low Tide
3:57AM1.18m
4:44PM1.17m
5:20AM1.50m
6:33PM1.29m
7:17AM1.52m
8:13PM1.07m
8:42AM1.26m
9:17PM0.73m
9:38AM0.92m
10:05PM0.41m
10:22AM0.61m
10:45PM0.18m
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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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