Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
16.6° C
1.0° 

Lahinch Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lahinch Strand surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with 110 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 16 days are 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lahinch Strand over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – the surf cupboard is looking pretty bare for a while. We've got a long stretch of tiny, weak surf ahead before anything with any kind of pulse shows up.

We're looking at a solid week to ten days with hardly anything worth paddling out for. The first few days are flat-out poor, with surf under 3 feet and weak energy readings mostly under 100. There's a bit of a lift on the 9th, with waves around 3 feet and energy climbing to 150, but it's still pretty ordinary. It's not until the 10th and 11th that we see some proper size, but that comes with some messy wind, so it's not going to be clean.

The standout window in this whole run is the morning of Monday the 11th of August. We've got an early call for 5.6 feet of WSW swell, with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is solid at 573, which is a big jump. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore, which is a bit of a bummer, but it's the biggest and most powerful swell of the period by a long way. It's a real shame the conditions are a little lumpy, as that could have been something really special. Still, for anyone who's been waiting for a bit of push, that'll be the one.

Following that, the swell drops back again pretty quickly, and the rest of the run is a mix of poor conditions and small surf, with winds kicking up again from the 13th onward. The long-range stuff, like the 15th and 16th, shows some swell but it's accompanied by strong winds making it messy. Those calls for the second week are promising but need to be taken with a grain of salt; forecasts can change a lot in that time.

For the one worth going for, head to Lahinch Strand (County Clare). It's a point break that's fairly consistent. Crowds are often a thing there, so expect some company. On the 11th, the 5.6 feet swell will be hitting it, with the WSW direction being right on the money for its optimum. Keep your hopes in check though, that onshore wind will be doing its best to chop it up.

The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.

There's not a massive amount else to get excited about, but that Monday morning looks like the main event of the fortnight. It's a shame it's not clean, but that's the hand we've been dealt. This blank run has been pretty normal for the area, but it tends not to stay this quiet for long.

Alright, I'll catch you on the next one.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

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High Tide
7:48AM4.00m
7:55PM4.28m
8:21AM4.00m
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
Low Tide
1:36PM0.55m
2:01AM0.29m
2:09PM0.59m
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
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Information about the Lahinch Strand Surf forecast

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.

Are you planning a holiday in Clare? If you are looking for accommodation near Lahinch Strand, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Clare, consider staying in Inis which is 26 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Clare where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Foynes which is 39 km (24 miles) away, Shannon, Galway and Limerick.

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