Lahinch Strand

Beach

Clare, Ireland

Lahinch is Ireland's most popular surf beach — a long, sandy beach break that holds size well and works on most tides. The town has the country's densest concentration of surf schools, making it the default first stop for visiting surfers. Aileen's, one of Europe's most photographed big-wave reefs, sits 15 minutes south beneath the Cliffs of Moher for the days it's firing.

Best conditions

Swell

West to southwest

Wind

East (offshore)

Tide

Mid, rising

Direction

Both lefts and rights

Best season

Autumn – Winter

Best month

October

Clean in October

45% of days

Water temp

13°C

Ratings

Overall quality

3.2/5

On a good day

4.0/5

Consistency

4.3/5

Difficulty

2.5/5

Crowd factor

3.8/5

Difficulty: Beginner – Intermediate · Crowds: Often busy

Ratings data © surf-forecast.com

Hazards

⚡ Crowds in peak season⚡ Rip currents at the river mouth end⚡ Cold water year-round

Nearby breaks

8km south

20km north

15km south

10km north

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