
Surf Forecasts:
Lahinch Strand surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, WSW swell with 2,114 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lahinch Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the cards for Lahinch over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s a couple of windows that could get the blood pumping.
Right now, we’re in a bit of a lull with no real surf to get excited about. The first window we can talk about is Saturday afternoon, the 5th of September. The swell is up around 5 ft from the west, with a period of 10 seconds, giving us a moderate wave energy of 376. The wind is a cross-shore from the SSE at 9 mph, which is a bit of a letdown, keeping things marginal. The water is sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
We then hit a real rough patch. From Sunday the 6th right through to Friday the 11th of September, it’s a write-off. The wind is onshore, the swell is messy, and it's just not worth getting wet. The conditions are poor, with cross-onshore winds and lumpy, choppy sea states. You’d be better off checking the surf forecast for another day.
Finally, we get a couple of standouts. Saturday the 12th of September is the first real bright spot. Saturday morning, the wind drops to glassy, dead calm, with a clean 5 ft west swell (10-second period) and a moderate energy of 426. That’s the kind of morning that will have you paddling out in peace. Saturday afternoon looks clean too, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW at 6 mph.
Then, after another quiet spell, there’s a promising window for the second week. Tuesday morning, the 15th of September looks excellent. The swell is 5 ft from the west, with a long 11-second period, giving a solid moderate energy of 564. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNW at just 3 mph. This is a long-period groundswell, so it’ll be best out at the point, offering nice shaped waves with longer lulls between sets. It’s a bit of a wait, but it’s a promising call.
Keep an eye on the 17th and 18th of September too. The swell is predicted to be too big for this break, with waves hitting 8 ft to 8 ft. That’s expert territory, and the wind is favorable, but for most of us, it’s a day to watch from the shore.
So, the best of the bunch is Saturday the 12th morning for the glassy, clean conditions, and Tuesday the 15th morning for the cleaner, longer-period swell. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 |
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369 | 157 | 149 | 766 | 2114 | 1905 | 1391 | 1281 | 1303 | 1296 | 727 | 311 | 161 | 112 | 408 | 415 | 318 | 314 | 377 | 392 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:57AM3.21m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:26PM1.38m | 7:14AM1.50m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:02 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 13 | W 7 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | W 9 |
369 | 157 | 149 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 311 | 3 | 112 | 408 | — | — | — | — | 392 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | S 4 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | W 8 | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — |
— | 2 | 14 | 766 | 2114 | 1905 | 1391 | 1281 | 1303 | 1296 | 727 | — | 161 | — | — | 415 | 318 | 314 | 377 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 6 | 403 | 587 | 150 | 320 | 599 | 151 | 606 | 606 | 489 | 87 | 87 | 2 | 91 | 109 | 150 | 606 | 606 | 69 |
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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.
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