Lahinch Lefts Surf Forecast
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About Lahinch Lefts
Lahinch Lefts - also known as The Cliffs - is the reef left-hander that breaks at the south end of Lahinch beach. When a clean W swell stacks up at a long period, this is where the local crew and visiting surfers head: a longer, steeper wall than the main beach, breaking over a rock shelf.
The reef wants size - 1m+ of swell, 11s+ period - to break properly. It's not a learning wave. Mid tide is the sweet spot; low exposes rocks. Watch the exit lines and respect the local pecking order, which is well-established here.
Type
Reef break · long left-hander
Best swell
W (240–305°), 1.0–4.0m
Best wind
E (offshore), 60–120°
Best tide
Mid only
Best period
11–17s groundswell
Skill level
Advanced
Best season
Sep–Apr
Access
From Lahinch promenade · walk to south end
Hazards & Notes
- Rock shelf on the inside - know your exit before paddling out
- Strong rip current along the reef
- Crowds when on - local pecking order respected
- Avoid at low tide - rocks exposed
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