Lahinch Strand surf break

Lahinch Strand surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 17 Dec 2025 IST
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Lahinch Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
10.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lahinch Strand this week:

The surf forecast for Lahinch Strand over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 20s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 12 days are 7.5m 20s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 18th Dec)25ft (7.5m) 20s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 18th Dec)25ft (7.5m) 20s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 18th Dec)25ft (7.5m) 20s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lahinch Strand over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun night, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the E by Mon night).

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
2
1
1
0
1
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
7.5
W
6.5
W
6
W
6.5
W
6
W
5
W
3
W
3
WSW
3
W
4.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
2.2
W
1.5
W
1.1
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.5
W
0.7
W
0.8
W
Period(s) (?)122019191716151312121716161412121110141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)27324266829923244272311618530107143172259822971320988705663189166032714698103160187
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
40
SW
35
S
35
W
50
WSW
35
WSW
30
SW
35
SSE
30
SSW
15
S
20
ESE
15
ENE
35
NE
30
E
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
20
NE
25
NE
25
NE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:34PM
3.57
3:50AM
3.82
4:15PM
3.69
4:28AM
3.94
4:53PM
3.78
5:05AM
4.04
5:31PM
3.83
5:42AM
4.10
6:08PM
3.83
6:18AM
4.11
6:45PM
3.79
6:54AM
4.08
7:23PM
3.72
7:32AM
4.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:39PM
0.97
10:05AM
0.81
10:16PM
0.89
10:41AM
0.69
10:51PM
0.81
11:16AM
0.60
11:25PM
0.77
11:51AM
0.56
11:59PM
0.76
12:26PM
0.55
12:33AM
0.79
1:02PM
0.58
1:08AM
0.85
Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise--8:45--8:45--8:47--8:47--8:48--8:48--8:48
Sunset4:21--4:21--4:21--4:22--4:22--4:22--4:22--
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Rain (mm)
326261152---55-------
Temp. °C119989910108755896758876
Feels °C (?)6110-11321301-122313212
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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 12 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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