Lighthouse Surf Break

Lighthouse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 54.31° N 8.61° W

Issued: 12 am 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lighthouse sea temperature is
16.6° C

3.1°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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, W swell with 1,981 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 (Jun 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 30th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 4th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 29th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
W
11
2
W
11
1.5
W
10
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
9
3
W
9
2.5
WNW
10
1.8
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.1
NW
10
1.7
WSW
8
3
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
10
2
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.9
W
8
2
W
8
1.9
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1413
917
431
246
202
183
154
113
1342
1296
648
347
254
383
1622
969
776
524
505
516
509
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
25
SSW
25
SSE
5
SSE
15
NW
15
NNW
10
SW
25
S
40
WSW
25
WNW
30
WNW
20
W
20
SW
25
SW
35
SW
30
W
10
WNW
15
SW
15
W
15
W
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
6:13AM2.82m
6:35PM3.16m
6:50AM2.86m
7:12PM3.25m
7:26AM2.87m
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
Low Tide
12:09PM0.59m
00:43AM0.61m
12:45PM0.52m
1:20AM0.57m
1:20PM0.47m
1:57AM0.56m
1:53PM0.46m
2:33AM0.58m
2:27PM0.49m
3:09AM0.61m
3:01PM0.56m
3:47AM0.64m
3:38PM0.67m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:01
5:03
5:03
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:07
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10:12
10:12
10:10
10:10
10:09
10:09
10:08
 mm
4
11
3
3
Temp °C
16
17
13
15
15
14
15
14
16
14
14
13
16
18
17
14
15
15
15
16
16
Feels °C
13
13
10
15
13
13
13
8
11
9
9
11
12
14
13
11
14
13
13
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
W
11
2
W
11
1.5
W
10
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
9
1.5
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
1.1
NW
10
1
NW
9
3
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
10
0.8
NW
9
Energy kJ
1413
917
431
246
202
183
154
113
343
300
235
173
1622
969
109
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
3
0.2
NNW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
6
1.1
W
10
Energy kJ
1
5
2
2
254
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
4
0.4
S
2
3
W
9
2.5
WNW
10
1.8
W
10
1.3
W
10
0.5
S
3
1.7
WSW
8
2
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.9
W
8
2
W
8
1.9
WNW
8
Energy kJ
14
2
1342
1296
648
347
5
383
776
524
505
516
509
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
3
1
2
1
3
3
1
1
2
Distance (km)
41
41
5
0
206
33
10
39
485
261
259
160
41
160
248
516
263
41
100
100
250
Best forecast wave conditions in Sligo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
2
1
3
2
1
3
3
2
3
1
2
3
3
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
7
5
9
5
6
6
7
9
7
5
9
9
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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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