Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
14.4°C
1.8° 

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 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, W swell with 18,398 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m 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 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 1AM. 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+)10PM (Sat 24th Oct)21ft (6.5m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 24th Oct)21ft (6.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 25th Oct)21ft (6.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the SSE by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Tue morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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7363
18398
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5009
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1850
5378
14471
12755
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924
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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High Tide
4:38PM4.15m
5:03AM4.29m
5:17PM4.37m
5:39AM4.48m
5:56PM4.49m
6:17AM4.58m
6:37PM4.51m
6:57AM4.56m
7:22PM4.41m
7:40AM4.43m
8:10PM4.19m
8:28AM4.21m
9:05PM3.90m
Low Tide
10:34AM0.59m
10:51PM0.25m
11:09AM0.32m
11:26PM0.08m
11:45AM0.12m
00:02AM0.01m
12:23PM0.02m
00:40AM0.07m
1:03PM0.04m
1:21AM0.24m
1:46PM0.18m
2:05AM0.51m
2:35PM0.42m
2:54AM0.84m
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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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