Consistent beach break in County Clare, right by the Cliffs of Moher — at its friendliest in spring through early autumn. One of Ireland's best beginner beaches, with several surf schools and shops on the promenade.
🌡️ ~13.6°C now · a 4/3mm full suit, boots recommended
Beginner: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Intermediate: Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Oct, Dec
Advanced: Jan, Feb, Mar, Aug, Oct, Nov, Dec
Local surf community
Local shops, schools and places to stay near Lahinch worth checking out.
Black Sheep Surf Co supplies surf equipment for all levels. Large stock of premium surfboards and beginner softboards. Wetsuits for surviving Irish Winter as well as Summer suits for trips away. Worldwide postage and collection in store welcome!
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Beginner: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Intermediate: Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Oct, Dec
Advanced: Jan, Feb, Mar, Aug, Oct, Nov, Dec
All-time average wind & swell
Dashed line marks Lahinch's known offshore direction. Bright arrow is the all-time average swell direction, colored arrow is the all-time average wind direction at 18 km/h — hover or tap either arrow for exact values.
Monthly avg wave height (ft)
Monthly avg wind speed (km/h)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 8° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 12° | 10° |
Averages from 3 years of daily wave, wind and water temperature data — what a typical year looks like, not a forecast.
Waves average 9.1 ft (2.8 m), with onshore winds around 19 km/h from the SW. Water is ~8°C: a 5/4mm or 6/5mm hooded full suit with boots, gloves and hood. A best month for advanced surfers.
Waves average 10.3 ft (3.2 m), with onshore winds around 23 km/h from the SW. Water is ~9°C: a 4/3mm or 5/4mm full suit with boots and gloves. A best month for advanced surfers.
Waves average 6.9 ft (2.1 m), with cross-offshore winds around 18 km/h from the S. Water is ~9°C: a 4/3mm or 5/4mm full suit with boots and gloves. A best month for intermediates and advanced surfers.
Waves average 5.1 ft (1.5 m), with cross-onshore winds around 17 km/h from the SW. Water is ~10°C: a 4/3mm or 5/4mm full suit with boots and gloves. A best month for beginners and intermediates.
Waves average 4.5 ft (1.4 m), with onshore winds around 15 km/h from the W. Water is ~13°C: a 4/3mm full suit, boots recommended. A best month for beginners and intermediates.
Waves average 4.3 ft (1.3 m), with onshore winds around 16 km/h from the W. Water is ~16°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. A best month for beginners.
Waves average 4.2 ft (1.3 m), with onshore winds around 16 km/h from the W. Water is ~16°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. A best month for beginners.
Waves average 5.1 ft (1.5 m), with onshore winds around 18 km/h from the W. Water is ~17°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. A best month for beginners, intermediates, and advanced surfers.
Waves average 4.5 ft (1.4 m), with cross-onshore winds around 16 km/h from the NW. Water is ~16°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. A best month for beginners.
Waves average 6.0 ft (1.8 m), with cross-onshore winds around 18 km/h from the S. Water is ~14°C: a 4/3mm full suit, boots recommended. A best month for beginners, intermediates, and advanced surfers.
Waves average 8.2 ft (2.5 m), with cross-onshore winds around 20 km/h from the SW. Water is ~12°C: a 4/3mm or 5/4mm full suit with boots and gloves. A best month for advanced surfers.
Waves average 8.1 ft (2.5 m), with onshore winds around 22 km/h from the SW. Water is ~10°C: a 4/3mm or 5/4mm full suit with boots and gloves. A best month for intermediates and advanced surfers.
For beginners: Apr–Oct. For intermediates: Mar–May, Aug, Oct, Dec. For advanced surfers: Aug, Oct–Mar. The biggest waves come in February, averaging 10.3 ft (3.2 m), and the smallest in July, at 4.2 ft (1.3 m).
It ranges from ~8°C in January to ~17°C in August, averaged over 3 years of daily readings.
In January (~8°C): a 5/4mm or 6/5mm hooded full suit with boots, gloves and hood. In August (~17°C): a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional.
Yes. The best months for beginners are Apr–Oct, when waves average around 4.8 ft (1.5 m).
The nearest airport is SNN, and the nearest town is Lahinch, Ireland.
