
Surf Forecasts:
Lahinch Strand surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, WSW swell with 1,815 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (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 08) at 4AM. 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lahinch Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Lahinch over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a rough start, and we’ve got a long wait for anything decent.
Right now, we’re looking at a solid week of grovel and frustration. The first few days are a write-off, with strong onshore winds and messy, poor surf from Monday 7th right through the middle of the week. The combined energy is high, but it’s all wind and chop, not surfable waves. By Wednesday 9th, the swell drops right off, with only a weak 4ft W swell and weak energy (263), and it’s still cross-shore. That’s not worth getting wet for.
We get a little flicker of hope on Friday 11th morning with a 4ft W swell, gentle cross-shore breeze, and the waves are small but cleaner. Still, it’s marginal. That’s the best of a bad bunch in the first week.
Then comes the big news. Tuesday 15th September is the standout. The swell is solid at 8ft from the west, with a long 12-second period, and the wind is light from the SSW, giving us a cross-on breeze. The water temp is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is strong (1731). The catch is, for a point break, it’s a bit on the big side – over 8ft, so this is one for the experienced crew only. It’s going to be a powerful, clean wave, but it’s not for beginners. Expect crowds, as Lahinch is a popular spot.
After that, the forecast gets messy again. Wednesday 16th has a 7ft WSW swell, but the wind is already shifting and the energy is moderate (588). It’s a mixed bag. Thursday 17th morning has a clean 8ft W swell with a light cross-shore breeze (1255 energy), but again, it’s big. The following days are a mix of onshore winds and lumpy conditions, with a few big swells (12ft on the 19th and 20th) that are just too big and blown out for Lahinch’s setup.
The very end of the run, Tuesday 22nd September, shows a promising sign. A 8ft W swell with a very long 14-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. That’s a beautiful thing. The energy is strong (1950). But the problem is the size: 8ft is still big, and with a period that long, it’s a heavy, powerful wave that’s best suited for reefs and points, not a beach break. It’s another one for the experts only. The crowds will be inevitable if it cleans up.
In short: the first week is a dud. The only real windows are Tuesday 15th and Tuesday 22nd, both big and powerful, and only for the experienced. The rest is a mix of onshore chop and blown-out swell. If you’re a beginner, give it a miss for the next two weeks. If you’re a charger, keep an eye on those two Tuesdays, but be aware the forecasts this far out are promising but not locked in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon morning, light winds from the NW by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WNW 13 | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WSW 5 |
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1815 | 1043 | 899 | 1148 | 1219 | 717 | 263 | 157 | 143 | 442 | 631 | 283 | 217 | 223 | 345 | 643 | 1419 | 623 | 306 | 164 | 106 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:57PM3.65m | 3:43AM3.64m | 4:00PM4.00m | 4:38AM3.97m | 4:50PM4.33m | 5:22AM4.24m | 5:33PM4.57m | 6:02AM4.43m | 6:12PM4.69m | 6:39AM4.50m | 6:50PM4.67m | 7:13AM4.48m | 7:26PM4.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:49AM1.29m | 9:30PM0.84m | 9:51AM0.95m | 10:23PM0.44m | 10:38AM0.61m | 11:06PM0.10m | 11:20AM0.33m | 11:45PM-0.11m | 11:58AM0.15m | 00:21AM-0.19m | 12:34PM0.08m | 00:55AM-0.12m | 1:09PM0.13m | 1:28AM0.06m | |||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 8:13 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | |
mm | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | — | NW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WNW 13 | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 263 | 157 | 143 | 442 | — | 3 | 217 | 223 | 345 | 643 | 1419 | 623 | 306 | 164 | 55 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | W 18 | WNW 13 | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 317 | — | — | 107 | 48 | 53 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 5 |
1815 | 1043 | 899 | 1148 | 1219 | 717 | — | — | — | — | 631 | 283 | — | — | — | 355 | — | — | — | 2 | 106 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 150 | 404 | 153 | 386 | 606 | 489 | 87 | 109 | 258 | 150 | 300 | 91 | 135 | 92 | 17 | 87 | 87 | 77 | 87 | 87 | 92 |
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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.
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