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 07 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
13.7° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 7 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, W swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, W swell with 2,401 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 1AM (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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lahinch Strand in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s 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+) 1AM (Sat 13th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 13th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 9th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu morning, light winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Sun
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
1
1
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
11
2.1
W
11
2.1
W
11
2.4
W
11
3
W
11
3
W
11
2.4
W
11
2.1
W
10
2.1
W
9
1.9
W
9
1.6
W
9
2.2
W
7
2.3
W
8
2
W
9
2
W
10
2.1
W
10
2.1
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.3
W
10
1
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1437
1048
1029
1304
2029
1829
1269
830
723
588
408
522
699
607
715
838
992
757
599
354
194
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
25
W
30
WSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
30
W
30
W
30
W
30
WNW
30
W
25
S
35
WSW
25
W
30
SW
30
SW
25
WSW
10
WSW
15
SW
10
W
5
SE
10
SE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross
High Tide
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
4:26PM4.22m
4:54AM4.17m
Low Tide
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
10:42PM0.39m
11:02AM0.36m
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5:13
5:13
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
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9:58
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10:00
10:00
10:01
10:02
10:02
 mm
2
1
2
2
3
2
1
3
1
10
1
Temp °C
13
11
12
12
11
12
12
11
12
12
13
14
14
14
15
15
15
18
19
18
21
Feels °C
7
6
6
4
4
5
5
4
6
6
8
8
10
9
11
11
14
16
18
18
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.3
W
10
1
W
10
Energy kJ
757
599
354
194
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
11
2.1
W
11
2.1
W
11
2.4
W
11
3
W
11
3
W
11
2.4
W
11
2.1
W
10
2.1
W
9
1.9
W
9
1.6
W
9
2.2
W
7
2.3
W
8
2
W
9
2
W
10
2.1
W
10
2.1
W
11
Energy kJ
1437
1048
1029
1304
2029
1829
1269
830
723
588
408
522
699
607
715
838
992
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
1
4
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
2
4
3
3
2
1
Distance (km)
150
150
151
308
302
382
617
150
421
617
87
150
300
87
109
87
84
84
89
0
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
1
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
6
6
9
7
6
5
9
9
7
6
5
6
7
5
4
8
8
5
8
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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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