Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
15.5°C
2.1° 

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 12 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, W swell with 7,987 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 15th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 15th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 14th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon morning, strong winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the NE by Fri night).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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11
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11
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1.4
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1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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571
1185
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3790
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540
322
128
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Wind (km/h)
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S
30
SSE
25
WSW
40
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30
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25
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35
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50
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40
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10
WNW
20
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15
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10
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High Tide
6:41AM4.42m
6:58PM4.34m
7:13AM4.31m
7:32PM4.15m
7:45AM4.13m
8:07PM3.90m
8:18AM3.89m
8:44PM3.61m
8:57AM3.62m
9:28PM3.30m
9:44AM3.34m
10:26PM3.03m
10:48AM3.12m
11:43PM2.86m
Low Tide
12:43PM0.19m
00:57AM0.29m
1:15PM0.32m
1:28AM0.53m
1:48PM0.53m
2:00AM0.81m
2:22PM0.80m
2:33AM1.11m
2:59PM1.11m
3:10AM1.42m
3:46PM1.42m
4:00AM1.69m
4:59PM1.65m
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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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