Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
16.2°C
1.5° 

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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, W swell with 4,826 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 20th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 20th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 17th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
W
11
3.5
W
13
3
W
14
3
W
13
3.5
W
12
3
W
11
3
W
11
3
W
11
2.5
W
12
2.1
W
12
1.9
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12
1.7
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12
1.4
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12
1.2
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11
1.4
W
10
1.6
W
11
1.5
W
11
2.4
W
14
2.1
W
13
1.8
W
12
1.5
W
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2527
4308
3555
2710
2915
2157
1793
1870
1702
1248
1027
819
517
332
384
588
505
2342
1543
1005
617
Wind (km/h)
40
W
40
W
30
W
40
SSW
45
WSW
35
WSW
35
W
30
W
20
W
10
WSW
15
S
25
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
5
S
5
SSE
10
WSW
10
WSW
20
NNE
20
NNE
10
E
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cross-on
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High Tide
9:57PM3.32m
10:18AM3.28m
10:56PM3.01m
11:25AM3.05m
00:20AM2.82m
12:57PM2.98m
1:58AM2.86m
2:23PM3.13m
3:10AM3.09m
3:23PM3.40m
3:57AM3.38m
4:05PM3.71m
Low Tide
3:29PM1.17m
3:43AM1.42m
4:17PM1.51m
4:36AM1.75m
5:45PM1.78m
6:34AM1.93m
8:04PM1.72m
8:30AM1.78m
9:12PM1.44m
9:25AM1.48m
9:54PM1.10m
10:04AM1.16m
10:27PM0.77m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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15
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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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