Lahinch Strand surf break

Lahinch Strand surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 27 Feb 2026 IST
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Lahinch Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
8.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lahinch Strand this week:

The surf forecast for Lahinch Strand over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 01) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 28th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 28th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 2nd Mar)11ft (3.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lahinch Strand over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

Fri
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
0
0
!
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3
2
1
1
1
!
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1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
W
2.5
W
2.3
W
2.2
W
2.3
W
3
WSW
2.5
W
3
W
3
WSW
3
W
3
W
2.2
W
1.7
W
1.2
W
1
W
2
W
1.8
W
2.5
W
2.4
W
2.3
W
2
W
Period(s) (?)121614141211121211121212121110131216151514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16103573216718401581208617762483209023382611149580033219812889423398244522581617
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNW
5
NW
20
SSE
15
S
25
SSE
30
S
35
S
20
W
15
S
20
NW
20
NNE
10
ENE
15
NE
10
E
15
ESE
35
SSE
35
SE
30
ESE
30
SE
20
SE
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:36AM
3.70
3:20PM
3.68
3:35AM
4.04
4:10PM
3.98
4:21AM
4.34
4:52PM
4.22
5:01AM
4.55
5:29PM
4.37
5:38AM
4.64
6:03PM
4.42
6:12AM
4.61
6:35PM
4.38
6:45AM
4.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:26PM
1.24
9:05AM
0.79
9:23PM
0.91
9:53AM
0.42
10:07PM
0.60
10:34AM
0.13
10:46PM
0.36
11:11AM
-0.05
11:22PM
0.21
11:45AM
-0.11
11:56PM
0.17
12:17PM
-0.04
12:29AM
0.22
Fri
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise--7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:16--7:13
Sunset6:10--6:12--6:14--6:15--6:17--6:20--6:22--
clear
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-2-15976-----------2-
Temp. °C966710111199987971112101011108
Feels °C (?)22-1325445432535634562
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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 12 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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