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We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Lahinch. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical early July.
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
The best week for surf at Lahinch is the week of 30 November (score 3/5) with low crowds.
Moderate swell providing fun waves for a session. Short-period wind swell: expect weak, crumbly faces. Onshore chop spoiling the lineup.
Heads up: rip risk elevated, and rocks exposed at low tide.
Indicators derived from forecast data, not official warnings. Always check local lifeguard or official advice.
The air here is 62% cleaner than the average comparison city right now.
Noticeably cleaner air than a typical city. Good conditions for prolonged outdoor activity.
Not a pollutant. Ozone is naturally higher at altitude and near the coast, and lower in cities where traffic exhaust breaks it down. High readings here typically indicate clean air. Can cause short-term airway irritation during intense exercise but is not linked to the long-term health risks of particulate pollution.
Additive health score: each pollutant contributes points relative to its WHO 2021 guideline and long-term health impact (PM2.5 9, NOâ 5, Oâ 3, PM10 2, SOâ 1 at WHO limits). Data via Open-Meteo. City markers show live readings. Red line marks the WHO guideline. Updated 21:00
Good water clarity: ~9m visibility
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Lahinch is a friendly, consistent beach break on the Clare coast of Ireland's west. The beach faces west into the Atlantic beneath the Cliffs of Moher and produces reliable surf year-round. It has been Ireland's original surf town since the 1960s and retains a strong surf culture. The main beach produces fun peaks for all levels, while bigger swells light up reef breaks nearby (Crab Island, Aileens).
Picks up any westerly Atlantic swell. A south-easterly wind is offshore. Works on all tides. Incredibly consistent from September through May, rarely going flat. The 2-6ft range is ideal for the beach. Bigger swells push experienced surfers to the nearby reefs. Summer produces smaller but rideable waves.
The main beach has multiple peaks. The section near the promenade is most popular. The northern end near the golf course picks up slightly more swell. Peaks shift with the sand but the beach is reliably banked year-round.
Very safe for the main beach. Sandy bottom, manageable waves. Cold water (5/4 year-round). Rip currents on bigger days. The nearby reef breaks (Crab Island, Aileens) are extremely serious and for experts only.
Free parking along the promenade. Direct beach access. Full town facilities including several surf shops and schools. A charming, walkable town.
The busiest spot in Clare. Good days see 20-30 people on the main beach. Surf schools bring groups. The atmosphere is friendly and social. For fewer people, walk north or check the surrounding coastline. The nearby reefs (experts only) are less crowded.
Lahinch is the best base for exploring the Clare/Aran surf coast. The main beach is fun and consistent but the region's real treasures (Crab Island, Aileens, countless slabs) are nearby. The Cliffs of Moher are 15 minutes away. The pubs in town host traditional music most nights. Kenny's pub is the surfer gathering point.
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Conditions at Lahinch tend to be best between 06:00 to 09:00 in July.
Average score during this window: 46/100
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The timing score combines two signals: historical conditions quality (how good the skiing or surfing typically is in a given week, based on 5 years of weather data) and crowd pressure (how many of this destination's feeder markets have school holidays that week).
Crowd pressure is weighted by each feeder country's share of visitors. If 40% of a resort's visitors come from France and France is on holiday, that contributes 0.40 to the crowd pressure score. Crowds can reduce the timing score by up to 35%, ensuring conditions still matter most.
Scores: 5 = great conditions with low crowds (the sweet spot). 4 = great conditions with moderate crowds, or good conditions with low crowds. 3 = average. 2 = below average conditions or very crowded. 1 = poor conditions or peak holiday chaos.
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