Lahinch, Ireland
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- Doolin point Surf spot · 10.1 km from Lahinch
- Crab Island Surf spot · 10.7 km from Lahinch
- Spanish Point Surf spot · 11.4 km from Lahinch
- Spanish Point Reefs Surf spot · 11.6 km from Lahinch
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About Lahinch
Facing, offshore wind, exposure, level and swell range are estimated. Facts: verified, surf details estimated.
The spot faces W (249°), so it takes swell from the W. The wind blows offshore from the E (69°). It is exposed to the open swell. It suits intermediate surfers and up. It works in 3–11 ft of swell. The sea floor shelves very gently: 10 m deep about 2.0 km out (1 in 200). On a typical 5 ft, 11 s swell the waves here would spill softly. The sea is about 9°C in January, its coldest month (4/3 or 5/4, boots and gloves), and 16°C in July, its warmest (3/2 wetsuit). For intermediate surfers the best months are usually January, February, March and April, with about 1 good days in 7; in June and July, about 0. From the weather of past years. The town to stay in is Lahinch, 0.6 km away (about 5 min by car). Within 5 km we also list 2 surf spots.
Water about 14°C: 4/3 wetsuit and boots. Typical sea temperature for the time of year, not a forecast.
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From Chicago: about 15 h 25 door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dublin Airport (DUB), direct. About 26 flights a week that month.
See flights ORD → DUB · Skyscanner from about £370 returnAdGetting there. 3 h 35 from the airport to Lahinch, 267 km.
By bus: Citylink, Bus Éireann. Time from the published timetables, on a weekday.
Accommodation.
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Typical prices for a double room that month, not a quote.
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Hire and lessons.
Surf lessons in Lahinch · GetYourGuideAdBoard and wetsuit hire in Lahinch · GetYourGuideAd
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Where it is
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Forecast
The score for intermediates, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoorToo bigToo small
| Day | Score for intermediates | Swell | Energy | Wind | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18Oct | 46, fair | 3 ft9 ssoft | 177kJ | wind from the east-south-east, 4 knots | 11°C |
| Mon 19Oct | 19, poor | 5 ft11 ssoft | 656kJ | offshorewind from the east-north-east, 4 knots, offshore | 10°C |
| Tue 20Oct | 35, poor | 5 ft9 ssoft | 460kJ | wind from the south-east, 13 knots | 10°C |
| Wed 21Oct | 0, too big | 8 ft9 smushy | 1,071kJ | wind from the west-north-west, 18 knots | 11°C |
| Thu 22Oct | 0, too big | 8 ft9 ssoft | 846kJ | wind from the south-south-east, 6 knots | 9°C |
| Fri 23Oct | 0, too big | 7 ft9 smushy | 628kJ | wind from the west-north-west, 21 knots | 10°C |
| Sat 24Oct | 0, too big | 8 ft9 ssoft | 1,136kJ | wind from the south-south-east, 11 knots | 12°C |
| Sun 25Oct | 10, poor | 5 ft13 smushy | 621kJ | wind from the west, 19 knots | 11°C |
| Mon 26Oct | 0, too big | 10 ft9 smushy | 1,426kJ | wind from the west-south-west, 22 knots | 12°C |
| Tue 27Oct | 14, poor | 5 ft9 smushy | 362kJ | wind from the west-south-west, 15 knots | 9°C |
Day scores here are the conditions out of 80; a trip's score on the results is the same conditions out of 100. The journey never scores. The forecast reaches about 10 days. Energy is the swell's power in kJ per metre of wave, from its height and interval: it grows with the square of each, so a long-period swell hits far harder than a short one the same size. The word under the swell is the wave's shape, our estimate from the sea floor. Wind is in knots: 10 kn is about 19 km/h. The arrow points where the wind blows to; offshore wind, blowing from the land out to sea, is green and says so.
Your trip, day by day
6 nights from Mon 19 Oct, leaving from Chicago, for intermediate surfers. Change dates
- Mon 19 OctTravel out
Direct flight ORD to DUB, then 3h 35 by road (or about 5h 35 by bus, one change, 16 a day). About 15h 25 door to door
- Tue 20 OctSurf Lahinch Left
Best 16:00 to 19:00 local time: 5 ft at 9 s, wind 13 kn (24 km/h).
- Wed 21 OctRest day
Nothing worth paddling out for: the best window scores 0 of 80.
- Thu 22 OctRest day
Nothing worth paddling out for: the best window scores 0 of 80.
- Fri 23 OctRest day
Nothing worth paddling out for: the best window scores 0 of 80.
- Sat 24 OctRest day
Nothing worth paddling out for: the best window scores 0 of 80.
- Sun 25 OctTravel home
Direct flight ORD to DUB, then 3h 35 by road (or about 5h 35 by bus, one change, 16 a day). About 15h 25 door to door
The plan picks the best of 3 spots near Lahinch each day: Barrtrá, Lahinch, Lahinch Left.
Rough cost
About £1,115–£2,055 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing a room. A guide from typical prices, not a quote: check the real prices before you book.
| What | How we worked it out | Each |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | return ORD to DUB, estimated from distance and season, 3 airlines on the route, with a hold bag | £370–£770 |
| To the UK airport | parking or the train, there and back | £35–£65 |
| Hire car | 6 days, shared | £110–£180 |
| Stay | 6 nights, a mid-range double, shared | £260–£430 |
| Food | 7 days eating out | £245–£455 |
| Board and wetsuit | 5 days, or about £85 to fly your own | £95–£155 |
| Total | £1,115–£2,055 |
Prices from public sources, checked in 2026: where they come from. Lessons, lift-pass deals and insurance are extra.
Places to eat near Lahinch
- Raviolo VerdeItalian · 0.1 km from the centre
- Vaughans On The PromSeafood · 0.1 km from the centre
- Beach BurgerBurger · 0.1 km from the centre
- Lahinch ChipperFish and chips · 0.1 km from the centre
- The Edge Lahinch0.1 km from the centre
- Waves Restaurant0.2 km from the centre
Within 2 km of the town centre, listed by how complete the listing is (website, opening hours, cuisine) and whether two sources name it. Not a judgement of the food: we have no reviews. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps Foundation. Credits
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