Lahinch
Clare · Ireland
Beach breakgood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
Clare's surf capital, dozens of schools. Best wind — E.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from southwest — northwest |
| Coordinates | 52.933, -9.348 |
FAQ
Is Lahinch good for beginners?
Yes, Lahinch works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Lahinch today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#clare/lahinch. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Clare
- Fanore — Beach break and reefs, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Crab Island — Right-hand reef at the island, advanced surfers
- Aileen's — Reef (big-wave), advanced surfers
- Spanish Point — Beach break and reefs, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Doonbeg — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Kilkee — Reef and beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers