Lahinch Strand Surf Break
Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Lahinch Strand

Issued: 6 pm 06 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
13.8° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, W swell with 2,648 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s 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 (Jun 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 7th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 7th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 9th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, strong winds from the W by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sat
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
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PM
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
W
11
2.1
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
10
2.4
WSW
11
2
W
11
2
W
11
2.4
W
11
3
W
10
3
W
11
2.5
W
11
1.9
W
10
1.7
W
9
1.8
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.6
W
8
1.3
W
8
1.3
W
8
1.3
W
8
1.3
W
8
1.3
W
8
1.1
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
798
997
1480
1244
953
941
1304
2222
1998
1405
682
461
515
399
331
212
202
217
223
234
181
Wind (km/h)
30
W
35
SSW
30
SW
25
SW
20
W
30
WSW
40
WSW
40
WSW
30
W
35
W
25
W
30
W
35
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
15
WSW
25
WNW
30
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
10:08PM3.56m
10:49AM3.29m
10:59PM3.47m
11:45AM3.30m
11:56PM3.44m
12:43PM3.39m
00:56AM3.48m
1:41PM3.55m
1:57AM3.59m
2:38PM3.77m
2:58AM3.77m
3:33PM4.00m
3:57AM3.98m
Low Tide
4:14AM1.08m
4:27PM1.40m
5:09AM1.12m
5:30PM1.45m
6:12AM1.10m
6:43PM1.40m
7:19AM1.01m
7:54PM1.23m
8:21AM0.86m
8:56PM0.97m
9:18AM0.68m
9:51PM0.68m
10:12AM0.50m
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rain showers
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5:13
5:13
5:13
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
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9:57
9:58
9:59
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:01
10:02
 mm
2
3
1
2
2
5
2
2
3
2
2
1
Temp °C
12
13
14
12
11
12
12
11
12
12
11
12
12
11
12
12
13
13
13
13
15
Feels °C
5
7
8
7
7
4
4
4
5
5
6
5
5
4
8
8
9
9
8
11
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.3
W
8
1.3
W
8
1.1
W
9
Energy kJ
87
399
212
202
181
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
14
Energy kJ
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
W
11
2.1
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
10
2.4
WSW
11
2
W
11
2
W
11
2.4
W
11
3
W
10
3
W
11
2.5
W
11
1.9
W
10
1.7
W
9
1.8
W
9
1.6
W
8
1.3
W
8
1.3
W
8
1.3
W
8
Energy kJ
798
997
1480
1244
953
941
1304
2222
1998
1405
682
461
515
331
217
223
234
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
2
3
1
1
1
3
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
222
153
617
92
87
150
307
300
442
617
150
308
382
441
119
109
91
302
300
104
69
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
1
1
3
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
8
7
6
9
9
9
9
9
8
9
7
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
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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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