Lahinch Strand Surf Break

Lahinch Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.93° N 9.35° W

Issued: 12 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lahinch Strand sea temperature is
13.8° 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 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, W swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, W swell with 1,444 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 10PM. 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 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 12th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 12th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 12th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
11
2.4
W
10
1.9
W
10
1.7
W
9
1.8
W
9
1.5
W
9
2.3
W
8
2.1
W
8
2.1
W
9
2.3
W
10
2.3
W
12
1.9
W
11
1.9
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
9
1
W
10
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
W
8
0.6
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1897
1247
682
461
493
348
692
630
731
1047
1444
859
906
599
338
219
202
186
82
52
50
Wind (km/h)
35
WNW
30
W
20
W
30
W
30
W
20
S
35
WSW
30
WSW
25
SW
30
SW
30
WSW
15
SW
10
S
5
WSW
20
SE
25
SE
15
SSW
5
NNW
5
S
5
NW
5
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
High Tide
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
5:18PM4.41m
5:49AM4.31m
6:09PM4.54m
Low Tide
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
11:32PM0.16m
11:52AM0.29m
00:22AM0.01m
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
mod rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:13
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
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10:00
10:00
10:00
10:01
10:02
10:02
10:04
 mm
2
2
2
1
9
2
Temp °C
12
12
11
12
12
14
14
14
14
15
16
16
21
23
19
23
22
15
17
17
15
Feels °C
5
5
5
6
6
8
9
10
9
11
13
14
21
24
17
20
21
15
17
17
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
9
1.9
W
11
1.9
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
9
1
W
10
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
W
8
0.6
WSW
8
Energy kJ
348
859
906
599
338
219
202
186
82
52
50
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
NW
7
Energy kJ
7
13
6
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
3
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
11
2.4
W
10
1.9
W
10
1.7
W
9
1.8
W
9
2.3
W
8
2.1
W
8
2.1
W
9
2.3
W
10
2.3
W
12
0.4
SE
3
Energy kJ
1897
1247
682
461
493
692
630
731
1047
1444
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
308
617
150
958
617
91
258
300
87
87
87
17
6
0
6
6
53
0
0
89
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
1
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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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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