Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
16.7°C
1.4° 

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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, WSW swell with 1,915 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 11th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 11th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
6
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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13
2.4
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10
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8
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9
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
149
732
754
1780
1065
1138
1549
1618
979
363
191
131
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508
333
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148
223
442
1684
352
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
35
SW
25
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30
SW
30
WSW
35
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High Tide
1:36PM3.40m
2:30AM3.34m
2:57PM3.65m
3:43AM3.64m
4:00PM4.00m
4:38AM3.97m
4:50PM4.33m
5:22AM4.24m
5:33PM4.57m
6:02AM4.43m
6:12PM4.69m
6:39AM4.50m
6:50PM4.67m
Low Tide
8:18PM1.22m
8:49AM1.29m
9:30PM0.84m
9:51AM0.95m
10:23PM0.44m
10:38AM0.61m
11:06PM0.10m
11:20AM0.33m
11:45PM-0.11m
11:58AM0.15m
00:21AM-0.19m
12:34PM0.08m
00:55AM-0.12m
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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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