Surf Forecasts:
Lahinch Strand surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lahinch Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for Lahinch over the next couple of weeks.
Right, straight off the bat, I’ve got to be honest with you – the first week and a half is a write-off. It’s a tough stretch for the west coast. We’ve got a gap from now all the way through to the end of July with nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, barely pushing 2ft on most days, and the wind is just all over the shop, mostly cross or onshore. It’s a frustrating time, but it’s one of those periods where you just have to wait it out.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Friday, 31st of July. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year; a nice little anomaly there. The wind finally swings around to a light offshore from the NE, and that’s a game-changer. The swell is still modest at 4ft from the west, but it’s a clean 9-second period. The energy is moderate (220), so the Atlantic is finally waking up. Lahinch Strand – that point break – will be the one to watch. That offshore wind is going to comb it out to perfection. It’s a beginner-plus wave, so it’s a good one for the crew looking to get some clean, fun rides. Crowds are often there, so expect company.
The Saturday morning, 1st of August, still has some decent cross-off wind from the ESE, with the same 3ft west swell, so it will be clean but the energy is dropping (122). It’s not the standout, but it’s a bonus clean session if you’re still hanging around.
The absolute standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is that Friday. It’s the only day in the whole run where the stars align for clean, offshore conditions with a bit of push. The rest of the second week just drifts back into onshore slop and lumpy sea state. The wind for the week after that is just a mess of WSW and onshore flows, so don’t hold your breath. Keep your eyes on that Friday, because that’s your window.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 6 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 36 | 55 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 47 | 53 | 147 | 225 | 426 | 441 | 572 | 499 | 340 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:26AM3.77m | 10:39PM3.76m | 11:14AM3.55m | 11:30PM3.45m | 12:06PM3.36m | 00:30AM3.20m | 1:07PM3.25m | 1:40AM3.08m | 2:15PM3.24m | 2:54AM3.10m | 3:21PM3.34m | 3:58AM3.23m | 4:16PM3.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:16PM1.01m | 4:46AM0.92m | 5:10PM1.27m | 5:40AM1.24m | 6:19PM1.47m | 6:50AM1.47m | 7:42PM1.55m | 8:08AM1.56m | 8:56PM1.47m | 9:15AM1.49m | 9:53PM1.30m | 10:07AM1.33m | 10:39PM1.09m | ||||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 36 | 55 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 47 | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 340 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | — | W 9 | NW 4 | — | W 12 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | 13 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | — | NE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | WNW 2 | — | — | WNW 2 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 8 | W 6 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 147 | 225 | 426 | 441 | 572 | 499 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 1057 | 98 | 104 | 418 | 53 | 53 | 280 | 53 | 302 | 921 | 150 | 119 | 1057 | 300 | 87 | 620 | 152 | 421 | 312 | 87 |
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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).
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