Surf Forecasts:
Lahinch Strand surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, W swell with 395 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lahinch Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' at Lahinch.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – for the next week and a half, it's a tough watch. We’ve got a long, flat spell with barely a ripple. From this Saturday the 18th right through to Thursday the 30th, the swell is just tiny, mostly under 2ft, and the wind is all over the place, but mostly cross or cross-onshore. The wave energy is pathetic, hardly ever cracking 100 (13 to 57). It’s a real bummer. There’s nothing worth paddling out for. You're better off doing something else.
Then, finally, things look like they might turn around. Keep your eyes on Thursday the 30th of July. This is our standout. We’ve got a clean 7ft swell rolling in from the West, with a nice 10-second period on it – proper groundswell energy (786). And the wind? It's a light breeze from the North, putting it cross-offshore. That's gonna clean those waves right up. Lahinch (Ireland) could be a gem. It’s going to be solid, with a bit of power, so you'll want your wetsuit boots on. The water is sitting at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s not a bad trade-off.
That good energy hangs into Friday the 31st as well. Thursday morning and afternoon, and Friday morning look the best. We’re talking 6ft to 6ft of West swell, with offshore or cross-off winds keeping it tidy. The wave energy is strong, sticking around 561 to a whopping 786. This is the window to be in the water. The crowds at Lahinch are often there, and with conditions this good, expect company. But for waves with this much push and clean faces, it’ll be worth it.
After that, the swell slowly starts to fade over the first weekend of August. Saturday the 1st still has a fun 5ft with offshore winds in the morning, but it's smaller. By Sunday the 2nd, we're back to waist-high mush.
So, there you go. A long, dry spell, then a couple of proper days to close out July. The long-range stuff is never a guarantee, but the signs are promising. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NW 7 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 6 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 21 | 35 | 57 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 43 | 206 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:07PM4.39m | 9:41AM3.99m | 9:52PM4.09m | 10:26AM3.77m | 10:39PM3.76m | 11:14AM3.55m | 11:30PM3.45m | 12:06PM3.36m | 00:30AM3.20m | 1:07PM3.25m | 1:40AM3.08m | 2:15PM3.24m | 2:54AM3.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:44PM0.51m | 3:15AM0.25m | 3:29PM0.74m | 3:59AM0.57m | 4:16PM1.01m | 4:46AM0.92m | 5:10PM1.27m | 5:40AM1.24m | 6:19PM1.47m | 6:50AM1.47m | 7:42PM1.55m | 8:08AM1.56m | 8:56PM1.47m | ||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 8 | NW 5 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 4 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 35 | 57 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 20 | 43 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | NW 6 | W 7 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | NW 5 | WNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | 12 | 12 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 13 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 12 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NW 5 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NW 6 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | NNW 5 | NE 3 | NNE 2 | — | NE 3 | — | WNW 2 | — | WNW 3 | W 4 | W 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 14 | 206 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 119 | 545 | 53 | 53 | 545 | 53 | 53 | 100 | 53 | 53 | 401 | 53 | 86 | 568 | 53 | 302 | 558 | 290 | 119 | 609 | 91 |
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