Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
16.4° C
0.7° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, W swell with 432 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 10th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 10th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 9th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s wade through it.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a stretch of pretty ordinary conditions. The first few days are showing small, lumpy, cross-shore slop. The wind is just not our friend, and we’re looking at waves in the 2ft to 6ft range, but with that messy, onshore energy, it’s not going to be worth getting too excited about. The water temp is 62°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is all you need.

We’re looking at a real dry spell for a while. From the 4th through the 13th, there’s nothing that’s going to get your heart pumping. The swell energy is weak, and the wind is all over the shop. There’s a tiny glimmer on the morning of the 10th—it’s glassy and clean, but the swell is only 3ft with weak energy. It’s surfable, but it’s barely a ripple. You’d be scratching for a wave.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The 14th of August is the standout. The guidance is pointing to a significant pulse of west-northwest swell. We’re looking at an 8ft swell with a period of 8 seconds, arriving with light, offshore winds in the morning. The energy jumps way up, which is a solid, strong pulse. The only problem is, this break, Lahinch Strand, is a point break, and with a swell that big, it’s going to be a handful. It’s predicted to be too big for this spot, so this is one for the experienced crew only. The afternoon sees it even bigger at 8ft plus, with the energy going through the roof. That’s serious water. The wind stays light, but with that size, it’s a pure expert’s game.

After that pulse, it backs off quickly. The 15th still has some decent size, around 7ft in the morning, but the wind goes cross-shore and the energy drops. The following days fade back into that poor, onshore pattern, with the swell dropping back to under 5ft and the wind staying messy. The rest of the window looks like a write-off, with nothing but small, choppy, and wind-blown conditions. It looks like it’s going to be a long wait.

So, if you’re an expert and you’re keen for a challenge, the 14th is your day. Mark it down. For everyone else, maybe give it a miss and wait for the next run.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sun afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:20AM3.71m
10:37PM3.65m
11:14AM3.57m
11:40PM3.45m
12:22PM3.46m
00:59AM3.34m
1:41PM3.49m
2:25AM3.41m
3:00PM3.68m
3:43AM3.64m
4:07PM3.99m
4:45AM3.93m
5:02PM4.32m
Low Tide
4:10PM1.02m
4:37AM0.95m
5:10PM1.22m
5:44AM1.19m
6:35PM1.34m
7:16AM1.31m
8:14PM1.23m
8:46AM1.19m
9:31PM0.91m
9:54AM0.93m
10:30PM0.52m
10:48AM0.63m
11:19PM0.16m
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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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