Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Issued: 12 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
16.6° C

2.4°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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, W swell with 3,385 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 30th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 30th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 28th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu night).

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
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
0
0
1
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)
0.6
W
9
1
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
6
2.5
W
11
3.5
W
12
3
W
12
2.4
W
11
2
W
11
1.7
WSW
10
2
WSW
9
2.5
W
9
2.2
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.1
W
9
1.4
WSW
9
3
W
9
2.5
W
10
2.1
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.4
WSW
10
2.4
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
53
165
103
1768
3385
2587
1394
898
551
669
1212
957
362
194
311
1308
1437
890
492
394
657
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
25
SW
25
WSW
35
SW
35
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
20
SSW
20
SSE
20
SW
35
WNW
20
NW
15
WSW
20
SSW
30
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
15
WNW
20
SW
25
SW
35
W
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross
on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:33PM3.69m
5:01AM3.56m
5:15PM3.82m
5:43AM3.67m
5:55PM3.94m
6:22AM3.74m
6:33PM4.03m
7:00AM3.78m
7:09PM4.08m
7:37AM3.78m
7:45PM4.08m
8:13AM3.75m
8:21PM4.03m
Low Tide
10:22AM1.11m
10:51PM0.94m
11:02AM1.02m
11:30PM0.80m
11:40AM0.93m
00:07AM0.69m
12:16PM0.85m
00:43AM0.61m
12:51PM0.80m
1:18AM0.57m
1:25PM0.80m
1:53AM0.57m
1:59PM0.83m
2:28AM0.60m
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
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cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:06
10:06
10:06
10:06
10:06
10:05
10:05
 mm
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
Temp °C
18
16
14
14
15
14
16
17
15
15
14
13
13
17
16
13
13
12
13
15
14
Feels °C
15
12
9
7
8
9
12
12
11
12
8
8
11
12
11
8
8
8
9
9
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
9
0.3
W
9
2.4
W
11
2
W
11
1.7
WSW
10
1.4
W
10
1.1
W
9
1.6
W
10
0.5
NW
9
Energy kJ
53
15
1394
898
551
362
194
492
41
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
4
0.3
W
12
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
7
25
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
5
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
3
1
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
6
2.5
W
11
3.5
W
12
3
W
12
2
WSW
9
2.5
W
9
2.2
W
10
1.4
WSW
9
3
W
9
2.5
W
10
2.1
W
10
1.4
WSW
10
2.4
WSW
8
Energy kJ
3
165
103
1768
3385
2587
669
1212
957
311
1308
1437
890
394
657
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
Distance (km)
91
150
150
606
308
87
87
87
6
87
151
319
91
151
399
152
325
87
84
87
377
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
3
3
1
2
2
1
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
8
5
5
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
9
5
4
7
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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