Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a seat, let’s talk about what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.

First off, I'll be straight with you: it’s a tough stretch ahead. The next week or so is pretty grim, with long gaps of barely any surf worth paddling out for. The water is sitting at 62°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. We’ve got a few pockets of hope, but you’ll need to pick your moments.

The first real chance to get wet comes up on Friday morning, July 10th. The swell is small, just 2ft from the WNW, but the period stretches out to 11 seconds, which gives it a little more push. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, so the surface should be clean. Combined swell energy is moderate at 211. It’s not going to be a standout day by any means, but if you’re itching, this is the one window that looks rideable. Because it’s a small, clean day, Lahinch Strand will be one to look at for the beginners and longboarders.

Then, Saturday, July 11th, offers a chance too. Swell is still small, 2ft from the west, with a moderate offshore breeze. The combined energy drops to 79, so it’s weak, but the offshore wind will keep things clean. It’s going to be ordinary, but there’s something to surf.

After that, we hit a dead zone. Sunday the 12th through to Saturday the 18th of July is basically a write-off – barely any swell, poor conditions, energy levels in the teens and twenties. That’s a solid week of flatness or junk. I wouldn’t even bother checking the forecast.

We get a little flicker of life on Sunday morning, July 19th. Swell is 2ft from the west, period at 10 seconds, and the combined energy jumps back into the low hundreds (114). The wind is cross-offshore, so the surface might be okay. It’s nothing special, but it’s the best of a bad bunch for that second weekend. The same goes for Monday morning, July 20th, with similar numbers, but it’s still very ordinary.

The big red flag? Late in the period, on Thursday afternoon, July 23rd, a pulse of 7ft swell from the WSW arrives, but with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 1167 – that’s serious power. But the wind is fresh onshore, straight from the WSW at 22 mph. That’s a washing machine. For paddle surfing, that’s a messy, blown-out disaster. For the experienced big-wave chargers, it could be wild and unruly, but honestly, with that wind, it might be more of a kitesurfing day than a surfing day. For most folks, stay on the sand.

So, the takeaway? The best of a poor run is that Friday morning (July 10th), followed by a weak but clean Saturday (July 11th). The rest is slim pickings. Keep an eye on the charts, but don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

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