Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
16.3°C
1.5° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, W swell with 4,506 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s 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 (Sep 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM. 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+) 7PM (Tue 15th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 15th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 17th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, calm by Sat night).

Monday
14
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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WSW
8
1.4
WSW
8
2.1
W
8
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W
8
2.1
W
9
2.5
W
11
1.9
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10
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10
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10
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13
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14
2.5
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13
2.3
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12
2.1
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11
2.2
WSW
10
1.9
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10
1.5
WNW
11
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W
14
1.9
WNW
13
1.6
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
128
226
510
686
739
1549
785
555
624
1633
3829
3887
2011
1494
992
914
696
521
1576
1308
838
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
SW
30
WSW
30
WNW
30
WNW
30
NW
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WNW
30
SW
30
W
35
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35
WNW
25
W
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35
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25
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25
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WSW
30
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25
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High Tide
8:01PM4.31m
8:20AM4.14m
8:36PM4.01m
8:54AM3.88m
9:14PM3.67m
9:31AM3.58m
9:57PM3.32m
10:18AM3.28m
10:56PM3.01m
11:25AM3.05m
00:20AM2.82m
12:57PM2.98m
1:58AM2.86m
Low Tide
1:43PM0.28m
2:00AM0.35m
2:16PM0.52m
2:32AM0.69m
2:51PM0.83m
3:05AM1.06m
3:29PM1.17m
3:43AM1.42m
4:17PM1.51m
4:36AM1.75m
5:45PM1.78m
6:34AM1.93m
8:04PM1.72m
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Temp °C
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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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