Lighthouse Surf Break

Lighthouse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 54.31° N 8.61° W

Issued: 6 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lighthouse sea temperature is
16.4° C

2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Lighthouse surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lighthouse surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, W swell with 2,167 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lighthouse this week:

The surf forecast for Lighthouse over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 2nd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed night, light winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Tue morning).

Wed
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
PM
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
10
3.5
W
10
2.4
WNW
10
2
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
1
W
10
1.1
NW
11
1.6
WNW
10
2
W
9
2.4
W
9
2.2
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.7
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.5
W
8
1.4
W
8
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
1
W
9
1
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
90
2167
1094
645
215
216
297
533
621
971
891
518
502
357
291
257
275
240
190
173
171
Wind (km/h)
35
S
35
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
35
SW
35
W
15
WSW
20
SW
25
WSW
15
S
15
SW
20
W
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:48PM3.31m
8:02AM2.85m
8:24PM3.34m
8:37AM2.81m
8:59PM3.32m
9:14AM2.75m
9:34PM3.27m
9:53AM2.69m
10:11PM3.19m
10:37AM2.63m
10:52PM3.09m
11:27AM2.58m
11:41PM2.99m
12:26PM2.57m
Low Tide
1:57AM0.56m
1:53PM0.46m
2:33AM0.58m
2:27PM0.49m
3:09AM0.61m
3:01PM0.56m
3:47AM0.64m
3:38PM0.67m
4:26AM0.68m
4:19PM0.79m
5:12AM0.71m
5:10PM0.92m
6:05AM0.75m
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5:05
5:05
5:05
5:07
5:07
5:09
5:09
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10:10
10:10
10:09
10:09
10:08
10:08
10:07
10:07
 mm
3
1
Temp °C
16
13
14
15
14
16
17
17
17
16
14
18
19
15
19
20
17
21
24
21
21
Feels °C
11
6
9
11
11
13
14
14
12
11
10
15
15
13
16
16
16
20
23
21
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
10
1.3
WNW
8
1
W
10
1.1
NW
11
0.6
W
10
1.7
W
10
0.1
W
12
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
9
1.1
W
9
1
W
9
1
W
9
Energy kJ
90
215
216
297
74
518
3
8
6
190
173
171
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
6
0.8
W
10
1
NW
8
1
W
10
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
2
130
138
218
2
5
4
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
13
Energy kJ
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
4
3.5
W
10
2.4
WNW
10
2
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
10
2
W
9
2.4
W
9
2.2
W
10
1.7
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.5
W
8
1.4
W
8
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
9
Energy kJ
23
2167
1094
645
533
621
971
891
502
357
291
257
275
240
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
3
1
2
3
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
100
530
258
259
6
5
10
41
494
265
41
248
248
5
5
217
5
5
5
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sligo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
7
7
5
5
4
7
5
9
7
5
7
9
9
6
8
9
7
7
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Information about the Lighthouse Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Lighthouse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lighthouse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lighthouse 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 (Lighthouse) 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 Lighthouse 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 Sligo? If you are looking for accommodation near Lighthouse, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sligo, consider staying in Sligo which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Sligo where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Killybegs which is 37 km (23 miles) away, Ballina, Enniskillen and Claremorris.

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