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Lahinch Strand surf break

Lahinch Strand surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 21 Jan 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
9.1° 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 Wednesday (Jan 21) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 12 days are 6.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 21st Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 22nd Jan)7ft (2.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 27th Jan)20ft (6.0m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the ENE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun morning, near gales from the SE by Mon morning).

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
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0
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0
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0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
W
1.5
W
2.1
W
4
W
3.5
W
2.2
W
1.4
W
2.1
WSW
3
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.4
W
3.5
W
5.5
W
6
W
5.5
W
5
W
Period(s) (?)131219151413121615181615131312131418181818
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11786463269618642611632572205437316821660748872106203722001939504618932216431862814568
Wind
(km/h)
35
E
25
ENE
15
W
5
SW
5
SSW
20
E
50
ESE
40
E
45
ENE
35
NE
30
NE
35
WSW
10
SSE
10
WNW
20
SE
55
SE
25
WSW
20
SSE
25
SW
30
S
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcross-
on		onglasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoncross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:04PM
4.04
7:12AM
4.33
7:40PM
4.01
7:48AM
4.23
8:19PM
3.94
8:27AM
4.07
9:01PM
3.82
9:13AM
3.86
9:51PM
3.68
10:09AM
3.63
10:51PM
3.54
11:19AM
3.43
12:04AM
3.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:45PM
0.23
12:52AM
0.52
1:18PM
0.24
1:27AM
0.58
1:54PM
0.32
2:05AM
0.70
2:32PM
0.48
2:49AM
0.87
3:17PM
0.71
3:41AM
1.09
4:14PM
0.98
4:52AM
1.28
5:31PM
1.21
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Sunrise8:36--8:34--8:33--8:33--8:30--8:30--8:27--
Sunset-5:00--5:01--5:04--5:06--5:07--5:08--5:10-
light rain
light rain
cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
51--1-1-3354--3924-75
Temp. °C677886776777787887778
Feels °C (?)-25456-2-4-2-401-14531201-10
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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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