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Lahinch - Beach: surf spot in Lahinch

Suits all levels.

Wave
Beach break, lefts & rights
Level
all levels
Faces
WSW (offshore wind: ENE)
Best tide
low to mid (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
Best season
Sep – Apr: September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April
Water temperature
10–15°C (4/3 mm (warmest) to 5/4 mm, boots, gloves & hood (coldest))
Location
Lahinch, Ireland (52.9327, -9.3526)

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Lahinch - Beach?

Lahinch - Beach is in Lahinch, where the best surf season is Sep – Apr (September, October, November, December, January, February, March and April). It works best at this tide: low to mid. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the ENE.

What wind is offshore at Lahinch - Beach?

Lahinch - Beach faces WSW, so wind from the ENE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the WSW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.

What is the best tide to surf Lahinch - Beach?

The best tide at Lahinch - Beach is low to mid, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.

Is Lahinch - Beach good for beginners?

Lahinch - Beach suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.

Is there a surf cam at Lahinch - Beach?

Yes: Lahinch (Lahinch Surf Shop, free). Swell Cabin checks these cams regularly.

Where can I stay near Lahinch - Beach?

The nearest places to stay are Klondell (0.3 km away), Clare Coast Hotels Clare (0.4 km away), Shamrock Inn Hotel (0.5 km away) and Atlantic Hotel (0.5 km away). Swell Cabin lists 146 places to stay within 10 km of Lahinch.

What is the surf forecast for Lahinch - Beach?

Swell Cabin rates Lahinch - Beach hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.

Lahinch surf guide

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