Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
16.5° C
1.0° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with 860 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with WNW 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 (Jul 31) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period. 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 31st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 31st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 26th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Right, folks – Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks along this stretch of coast. I’ve got to be straight with you: the overall picture is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions, with a couple of small windows that might just be worth a paddle.

The first good opportunity doesn’t show up until Saturday, August 1st, and even then, it’s not exactly a classic. For the morning, we’ve got some tiny, knee-high leftovers from the west-northwest, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is very weak, registering only 66 (combined energy). It’s light cross-shore wind, so the surface will be a bit messy. But the real story is the afternoon: the wind drops to glassy – dead calm. The swell fades further to 1 ft from the west-northwest, with a period of 8 seconds and combined energy of 45. It’s small, but glassy conditions on a point break like Lahinch Strand are a rare treat. The water is sitting at 62°, which is about 2° warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s not too shabby. This is the only true standout in the whole forecast, simply because of that perfect, clean surface. But don’t expect much push; it’s a session for a longboard or a funboard.

Before that, from now through to the end of July, it’s a write-off. The wind is either cross-onshore, onshore, or strong cross-shore, and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions” for every single session. The swell is there, with some moderate energy (like 517 on Saturday afternoon, July 25th with 6 ft from the west-northwest), but the wind is just ruining it.

After that brief glassy moment on August 1st, the outlook goes back into a poor pattern. The waves get a bit of a boost towards the end of the second week. On Saturday, August 8th, the morning shows a 6 ft swell from the west with a period of 10 seconds and combined energy of 673 – that’s moderate-to-strong energy. The wind is cross-shore from the northwest at 12 mph, and it’s rated as marginal. At 6 ft, it’s getting into the territory where it’s a bit much for beginners, and the cross-shore wind will make it lumpy. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best of a bad bunch in the second week. The crowd profile at Lahinch is “often” busy, so expect company.

For the rest of the second week, it’s a mix of poor conditions and small, weak swells. There’s a brief moment on the morning of Friday, August 7th, with a 3 ft groundswell from the west-southwest, a period of 7 seconds, and a light cross-offshore wind from the north. That’s clean, but the energy is only 134, so it’s small and weak.

Overall, it’s a lean fortnight. The one true standout is that glassy afternoon on August 1st at Lahinch Strand. Don’t get your hopes up for anything else. If you’re a kite surfer, the stronger, windier days with all that onshore chop might be more your thing than a paddle session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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2.2
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10
2.1
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10
1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
250
517
324
844
800
586
610
501
304
209
167
129
132
129
114
85
76
381
177
166
99
Wind (km/h)
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25
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35
WNW
35
WNW
35
WNW
20
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30
SW
25
WSW
15
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20
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High Tide
3:21PM3.34m
3:58AM3.23m
4:16PM3.53m
4:48AM3.42m
5:01PM3.74m
5:30AM3.61m
5:40PM3.95m
6:07AM3.77m
6:16PM4.13m
6:41AM3.89m
6:49PM4.25m
7:15AM3.97m
7:22PM4.30m
Low Tide
9:53PM1.30m
10:07AM1.33m
10:39PM1.09m
10:49AM1.14m
11:18PM0.86m
11:26AM0.95m
11:54PM0.65m
12:01PM0.77m
00:27AM0.47m
12:33PM0.65m
00:59AM0.35m
1:05PM0.57m
1:30AM0.29m
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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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