Lahinch Strand surf break

Lahinch Strand surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 17 Aug 2025 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
18.3° C
(Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Friday (Aug 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 12 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 22nd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 22nd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 24th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
W
0.1
W
0.1
SW
0.1
NW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.1
NW
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.1
W
0.5
W
1
W
1
W
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.6
W
0.7
W
1.2
W
Period(s) (?)7131398888888815131211109121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)13611698668861011108274234168147205257469
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
10
E
5
NNE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
ENE
10
NNE
5
ESE
0
SSE
10
WNW
5
ESE
0
ESE
10
WNW
5
WSW
10
SW
15
W
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassoncross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:13PM
3.49
12:55AM
3.32
1:34PM
3.43
2:25AM
3.32
2:57PM
3.57
3:45AM
3.51
4:05PM
3.83
4:44AM
3.76
4:57PM
4.11
5:31AM
3.98
5:41PM
4.34
6:10AM
4.15
6:19PM
4.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:30PM
1.31
7:13AM
1.40
8:13PM
1.26
8:46AM
1.33
9:31PM
1.00
9:53AM
1.10
10:28PM
0.68
10:44AM
0.83
11:13PM
0.40
11:26AM
0.60
11:53PM
0.18
12:03PM
0.44
12:28AM
0.06
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunrise6:20--6:22--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:31--
Sunset-9:00--8:58--8:55--8:53--8:52--8:50--8:47-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202219171818202118202220191917181816171716
Feels °C (?)171816142020181917192120191816171614161515
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Lahinch Strand (light winds from the E at Shannon Airport 39 km from Lahinch Strand). 0.1m 7s swell from the W to make surfable waves.

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0.0
18.3
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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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