Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 05 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
15.9°C
2.3° 

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 5 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 2,574 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period with WNW 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 1.6m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 6th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 10th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 10th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Mon
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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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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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W
11
1.5
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1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
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10
1
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
12
1.3
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11
1.7
WSW
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3.5
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10
3.5
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3
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2.5
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3
WNW
13
2.5
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
11
1.5
W
11
1.3
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10
1
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10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
651
524
407
300
245
218
640
711
415
195
2016
2274
1697
1333
2574
1812
961
514
333
181
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
SW
20
NNE
15
N
10
NNW
25
NW
35
NW
15
NW
20
SW
35
SSW
40
SW
35
WNW
35
W
40
WNW
35
WNW
35
WNW
20
W
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:26AM3.41m
2:44PM3.69m
3:30AM3.70m
3:43PM3.98m
4:19AM3.99m
4:30PM4.23m
5:00AM4.23m
5:11PM4.40m
5:36AM4.38m
5:48PM4.47m
6:09AM4.45m
6:23PM4.45m
Low Tide
8:13PM1.07m
8:42AM1.26m
9:17PM0.73m
9:38AM0.92m
10:05PM0.41m
10:22AM0.61m
10:45PM0.18m
11:00AM0.37m
11:20PM0.05m
11:36AM0.21m
11:54PM0.03m
12:10PM0.15m
00:26AM0.12m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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