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Lahinch Strand surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, W swell with 5,686 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s 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 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lahinch Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it’s Rusty. Let’s break down Lahinch for the next couple of weeks.
The water’s running at about 61°F, which is a hair warmer than average, so you’re not going to freeze.
For the first week, honestly, it’s pretty grim. We’ve got a stiff, lumpy cross-onshore wind blowing straight into the face of a decent swell. The wave energy is bouncing around from 586 all the way up to a monster 4414 on Thursday, but the wind is just trashing it. The swell is 6ft to 12ft from the west, but with that strong breeze, it’s a mess. For a beach break like this, that’s kite-surfing weather, not paddle-surfing. This blow-out streak runs through the weekend.
We finally get a breath of life on Sunday, September 20th. The swell drops to a bit over 5ft from the west with a nice 12-second period, and the wind drops back to a gentle breeze. It’s still cross-onshore, so you’ll have a bit of texture, but it’s at least rideable. The combined energy is moderate at 705, so you’ll get some push.
The real gem is shaping up for Wednesday morning, September 23rd. It’s going to be glassy, with clean 4ft waves from the west. The energy is a modest 415, but with that windless surface, this is your window for the cleanest, most fun waves of the run. It won’t be big, but it’ll be silky.
Then, the big one hits on Saturday, September 26th. We’ve got a significant 8ft swell from the WSW with a very long 15-second period, and the energy is a thumping 3141. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it’s workable. But here’s the warning: at over 8ft, this is strictly for experts, especially with that long-period swell that can just wall up on a beach break. If you’ve got the skills, this is the session of the forecast.
We finish up with a clean, glassy morning on Sunday, September 27th – 4ft from the west with 531 units of energy. Perfect for the intermediate crew to have a fun, uncrowded session.
So, to sum it up: Wednesday the 23rd is your call for clean, manageable fun. Saturday the 26th is for the big-dog experts only. The rest of the time, you’re battling the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 13 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 586 | 588 | 1672 | 873 | 625 | 769 | 2107 | 4414 | 4250 | 2235 | 1392 | 1049 | 544 | 463 | 390 | 699 | 961 | 860 | 575 | 543 | 573 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 8:36PM4.01m | 8:54AM3.88m | 9:14PM3.67m | 9:31AM3.58m | 9:57PM3.32m | 10:18AM3.28m | 10:56PM3.01m | 11:25AM3.05m | 00:20AM2.82m | 12:57PM2.98m | 1:58AM2.86m | 2:23PM3.13m | 3:10AM3.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:16PM0.52m | 2:32AM0.69m | 2:51PM0.83m | 3:05AM1.06m | 3:29PM1.17m | 3:43AM1.42m | 4:17PM1.51m | 4:36AM1.75m | 5:45PM1.78m | 6:34AM1.93m | 8:04PM1.72m | 8:30AM1.78m | 9:12PM1.44m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 544 | 463 | 390 | 699 | 961 | 860 | 575 | 543 | 573 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | W 19 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 13 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 586 | 588 | 1672 | 873 | 625 | 769 | 2107 | 4414 | 4250 | 2235 | 1392 | 1049 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 606 | 606 | 346 | 87 | 308 | 568 | 568 | 958 | 346 | 87 | 261 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 6 | 87 | 87 | 6 | 87 | 6 |
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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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