
Surf Forecasts:
Lahinch Strand surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, W swell with 520 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with SW 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 (Aug 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lahinch Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s cast an eye over the next couple of weeks for our stretch. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, if I'm honest.
The immediate outlook is pretty bleak. We’ve got a run of small, messy surf with onshore and cross-shore winds that will have the lineup looking like a washing machine. The first few days are a write-off—through the 7th and 8th, the energy is weak, the period is short, and the wind is all over the shop. It’s just not worth paddling out for.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Sunday the 9th. There’s a small pulse of swell, only 3ft, but the wind is finally offshore and light, which will clean things right up. It’s small, but it could be a fun little session for the loggers. We get a couple of glassy mornings in there, but the swell just isn't there to get excited about.
Now, hold on to your boards, because Tuesday the 11th is where it starts to get interesting. We see a proper swell pulse arrive from the WSW, 4ft at 11 seconds, and the morning wind is light offshore. This is a better quality swell, with more energy behind it. The combined energy is reading moderate (263), and with that light off-shore, Lahinch Strand should have some clean, lined-up waves. This is a standout. The water temp is sitting at a fairly average 61°F for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.
The 12th and 13th keep things ticking over with clean mornings and workable waves in the 2-3ft range, but it’s not going to blow your mind.
Then we get a real beast of a pulse showing for the morning of Friday the 14th. The swell jumps to 7ft from the WSW, and the energy is strong (495). The problem here is that the report is saying it might be too big for this break. With that size, it's going to be for the experienced crew only, and it’s likely to be messy on the beach. If you're an expert, maybe have a look, but I’d be cautious.
Following that, the swell stays solid through the 15th and 16th at around 6ft, but the winds are poor, either glassy but crossed, or with a cross-onshore component that will chop it up. There’s still plenty of energy out there, but the quality drops.
The long-range shows the swell easing slightly for the 17th, but the winds again are not on our side. So, to sum it up: the pick of the fortnight is definitely that window on the 11th. It’s the best combination of size, direction, and clean conditions. The other morning sessions up to the 13th are worth a look for the small-wave crew. The later, bigger swells look like they’ll struggle with the wind.
Keep an eye on it, conditions can change, but that’s how I see it shaking out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon night, strong winds from the NW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 |
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58 | 120 | 39 | 24 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 145 | 319 | 410 | 219 | 66 | 35 | 29 | 105 | 415 | 520 | 439 | 270 | 117 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:29PM4.20m | 8:57AM3.94m | 9:05PM4.06m | 9:35AM3.85m | 9:47PM3.87m | 10:20AM3.71m | 10:37PM3.65m | 11:14AM3.57m | 11:40PM3.45m | 12:22PM3.46m | 00:59AM3.34m | 1:41PM3.49m | 2:25AM3.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:33AM0.36m | 2:44PM0.68m | 3:08AM0.49m | 3:23PM0.83m | 3:48AM0.70m | 4:10PM1.02m | 4:37AM0.95m | 5:10PM1.22m | 5:44AM1.19m | 6:35PM1.34m | 7:16AM1.31m | 8:14PM1.23m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 9:30 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 7 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 10 | 14 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | W 9 | SW 7 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | W 8 |
58 | 120 | 39 | 24 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 17 | 16 | 15 | 29 | — | — | — | — | 117 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | W 11 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 2 | — | SE 3 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | — |
— | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 16 | 145 | 319 | 410 | 219 | 66 | 35 | 29 | 105 | 415 | 520 | 439 | 270 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 77 | 77 | 143 | 150 | 267 | 280 | 429 | 83 | 91 | 405 | 89 | 151 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 152 | 0 |
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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).
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.
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