Surf Forecasts:
Lahinch Strand surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, W swell with 252 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lahinch Strand over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's on offer for Lahinch over the next couple of weeks.
First up, let's talk about the water. It's sitting at 61°F and a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a nice little bonus for the skin.
Now, for the surf itself, I gotta be straight with ya – it's a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry spell here. From now, right through until the morning of Saturday, July 12th, it's pretty much a write-off. Waves are either too small, wonky, or the wind's just wrecking everything. There's a bit of energy around Sunday the 6th with combined swell energy reading 252, but the 16 mph onshore wind is just going to turn it into a mess.
Things finally get a bit of a pulse on the morning of Sunday, July 12th. It's not big, with swell coming in at 2ft from the west-northwest, but a light north-northwest breeze keeps things clean. The combined energy is a paltry 65, so it’s weak. Yeah, it's surfable, but I'd call it a longboard or maybe even a day for the foil if you've got one. Still, after all that flatness, you might be tempted.
The standout, and I use that term loosely, looks to be the morning of Tuesday, July 14th. We get a little jump in energy to a combined 135, with a 3ft west swell packing a decent 10-second period. The real kicker is the wind: a light 3 mph offshore from the north-northeast. That'll mean clean, peeling lines at the Strand (Lahinch). It's tiny, so it's perfect for the beginners and longboard crew. Crowds are likely here, but on a wave this small, there's usually room for everyone.
After that, it fades again. The 15th and 16th of July have some tiny, clean waves in the morning with glassy conditions on the 16th, but we're talking 2ft to 2ft with combined energy barely breaking 100. Honestly, you’d be checking the tide and hoping for a little ramp. For the rest of the run into late July, it's back to drizzly and onshore.
So, bottom line: it’s mostly a dud, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, the early morning of Tuesday, July 14th is your best bet for a clean little wave.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
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 kJ | 291 | 252 | 196 | 190 | 135 | 142 | 143 | 160 | 160 | 164 | 164 | 129 | 188 | 229 | 190 | 115 | 234 | 245 | 188 | 132 | 96 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:37PM3.84m | 10:12AM3.59m | 10:20PM3.71m | 11:00AM3.54m | 11:11PM3.59m | 11:54AM3.52m | 00:11AM3.50m | 12:56PM3.55m | 1:20AM3.49m | 2:02PM3.64m | 2:33AM3.58m | 3:09PM3.82m | 3:43AM3.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:11PM0.98m | 3:41AM0.74m | 3:54PM1.09m | 4:25AM0.84m | 4:45PM1.21m | 5:18AM0.96m | 5:49PM1.29m | 6:24AM1.05m | 7:07PM1.27m | 7:40AM1.06m | 8:25PM1.11m | 8:54AM0.95m | 9:34PM0.83m | ||||||||
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 | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 291 | — | — | — | 135 | 142 | 143 | 160 | 160 | 164 | 164 | 129 | 188 | 229 | 190 | 115 | 234 | 245 | 188 | 132 | 96 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 252 | 196 | 190 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 91 | 91 | 89 | 91 | 91 | 89 | 92 | 107 | 6 | 53 | 77 | 53 | 53 | 98 | 98 | 369 | 606 | 599 | 599 | 599 | 0 |
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