10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland
Lahinch is Ireland's surf town—a County Clare beach that has served as the country's surf capital for decades, introducing generations of Irish surfers to the sport. The wave is remarkably consistent for its wild Atlantic location, receiving swells from across the ocean and producing workable peaks for all abilities. The town has embraced its surf identity completely, with quality shops, schools, and a community that revolves around wave-riding culture. The Cliffs of Moher nearby and traditional Irish pubs in town make this a complete surf destination experience.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-06 with a score of 43/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 16/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Poor alignment: Swell from 313° is 33° off optimal 280°, barely within workable range 250°-320°.
Marginal size: 0.6m is 1.0m from ideal 1.6m.
Short period: 7s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 302° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
-10 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Lahinch. Either swell direction (313°), size (0.6m), or wind (21 km/h from 302°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 313° (NW) at 6.6s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Good alignment: Swell from 287° is 7° off optimal 280°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.8m from ideal 1.6m.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 273° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Lahinch. Either swell direction (287°), size (0.8m), or wind (10 km/h from 273°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 287° (WNW) at 10.2s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 289° is 9° off optimal 280°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.6m from ideal 1.6m.
Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 239° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
-7 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Lahinch. Either swell direction (289°), size (1.0m), or wind (19 km/h from 239°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 289° (WNW) at 8.8s period
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.4m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 24 km/h from 223° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at Lahinch. Either swell direction (289°), size (1.2m), or wind (24 km/h from 223°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 289° (WNW) at 9s period
Good alignment: Swell from 285° is 5° off optimal 280°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.1m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 273° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Lahinch. Either swell direction (285°), size (1.5m), or wind (19 km/h from 273°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 285° (WNW) at 9s period
Good size: 1.8m is within 15% of ideal 1.6m.
Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 20 km/h from 269° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at Lahinch. Either swell direction (287°), size (1.8m), or wind (20 km/h from 269°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.8m (5.9ft) swell from 287° (WNW) at 8s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 252° is 28° off optimal 280°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 26 km/h from 160° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at Lahinch. Either swell direction (252°), size (1.0m), or wind (26 km/h from 160°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 252° (WSW) at 7s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 248° is 32° off optimal 280°, barely within workable range 250°-320°.
Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.2m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 36 km/h from 240° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at Lahinch. Either swell direction (248°), size (1.4m), or wind (36 km/h from 240°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 248° (WSW) at 10s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Perfect alignment: Swell from 281° is within 5° of optimal 280°.
Marginal size: 1.7m is 0.1m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 215° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
-17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Lahinch. Either swell direction (281°), size (1.7m), or wind (15 km/h from 215°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 281° (W) at 9s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 247° is 33° off optimal 280°, barely within workable range 250°-320°.
Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 0.6m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 259° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
-11 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Lahinch. Either swell direction (247°), size (0.5m), or wind (18 km/h from 259°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 247° (WSW) at 9s period
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