Lahinch Strand surf break

Lahinch Strand surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

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Lahinch Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
10.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 27th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 28th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 30th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
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
0
1
0
1
2
2
3
1
1
3
2
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
10
0.5
SW
10
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
W
16
0.8
W
13
1.1
W
13
1.3
W
13
1.2
W
12
1
W
11
1.2
WNW
15
1.1
WNW
14
1
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
65
46
27
17
61
54
33
23
44
229
398
539
411
256
604
472
373
246
169
125
107
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
WNW
5
W
10
W
15
W
10
NW
5
NW
10
NW
10
E
10
E
10
ENE
10
E
15
ESE
20
SE
10
E
20
ESE
20
SE
15
ESE
20
SE
5
SW
10
SE
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
on
cross
High Tide
1:27PM3.31m
1:45AM3.52m
2:40PM3.46m
2:53AM3.67m
3:36PM3.68m
3:46AM3.83m
4:19PM3.88m
4:30AM3.98m
4:56PM4.05m
5:09AM4.07m
5:29PM4.16m
5:44AM4.12m
6:01PM4.22m
Low Tide
7:43PM1.45m
8:27AM0.95m
8:53PM1.22m
9:22AM0.75m
9:43PM0.97m
10:05AM0.57m
10:24PM0.74m
10:42AM0.46m
11:00PM0.56m
11:15AM0.40m
11:33PM0.45m
11:46AM0.41m
00:05AM0.39m
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:18
6:16
6:13
6:11
6:09
6:07
6:05
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8:52
8:54
8:57
8:59
9:00
9:01
9:04
Temp °C
13
14
12
12
12
11
13
13
14
16
19
17
16
17
13
15
16
13
16
18
15
12
12
11
11
9
9
11
10
13
14
18
15
12
13
10
10
11
10
13
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
10
0.5
SW
10
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
7
0.8
W
13
1.1
W
13
1.3
W
13
1.2
W
12
1
W
11
1.2
WNW
15
1.1
WNW
14
1
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
Energy kJ
65
46
27
17
61
54
33
23
21
229
398
539
411
256
604
472
373
246
169
125
107
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
11
0.3
W
16
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.2
WNW
18
0.6
WNW
17
0.8
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
Energy kJ
10
3
11
9
44
12
14
34
229
156
82
51
34
40
34
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.1
SW
4
Energy kJ
6
17
15
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.3
SE
3
0.2
SSW
4
Energy kJ
4
3
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
6
302
98
98
98
119
0
98
0
0
0
0
6
6
0
6
6
0
6
17
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
7
5
8
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
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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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