
Surf Forecasts:
Lahinch Strand surf forecast from 27 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, W swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, W swell with 13,350 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s 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 Sunday (Sep 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 16 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lahinch Strand over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, near gales from the SE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 10 | WSW 13 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1168 | 1392 | 1396 | 859 | 564 | 394 | 103 | 202 | 167 | 788 | 6513 | 13350 | 6740 | 4065 | 1338 | 656 | 405 | 394 | 490 | 530 | 580 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 6:22PM4.54m | 6:45AM4.49m | 6:58PM4.54m | 7:20AM4.47m | 7:37PM4.43m | 7:57AM4.35m | 8:19PM4.21m | 8:40AM4.12m | 9:07PM3.90m | 9:31AM3.84m | 10:08PM3.56m | 10:36AM3.56m | 11:27PM3.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:11PM0.17m | 00:29AM-0.05m | 12:45PM0.10m | 1:03AM-0.00m | 1:20PM0.13m | 1:38AM0.17m | 1:58PM0.28m | 2:17AM0.44m | 2:41PM0.53m | 3:02AM0.80m | 3:33PM0.85m | 3:57AM1.18m | 4:44PM1.17m | ||||||||
7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:09 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | W 12 | — | — | W 14 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
1168 | — | 1396 | 859 | 564 | 394 | 103 | 202 | 167 | 47 | — | — | 6740 | 4065 | 1338 | 656 | 383 | 394 | 490 | 530 | 580 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | — | W 15 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 68 | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 346 | 329 | 405 | 138 | — | 4 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 11 | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSW 5 | SW 10 | WSW 13 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSE 3 | — | — |
— | 1392 | — | — | — | 12 | 28 | 40 | 74 | 788 | 6513 | 13350 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 151 | 87 | 84 | 21 | 180 | 184 | 620 | 405 | 561 | 568 | 444 | 403 | 605 | 143 | 87 | 87 | 151 | 92 | 87 | 403 |
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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.










