Lahinch in December
December is one of the best months for surfing at Lahinch.
Plan your trip to LahinchEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 10°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 9°C by day, 5°C at night
- Weather: 10 sunny days, 21 rainy days
LahinchMunster (County Clare), IrelandBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ SNN 38 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Water temperature per month (°C)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in December
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Nazaré – Praia do NortePortugal · 1482 km away · water 16°C2.5 m waves2
ZarautzSpain · 1196 km away · water 15°C2.3 m waves3
SopelanaSpain · 1160 km away · water 15°C2.2 m waves4
MundakaSpain · 1167 km away · water 15°C2.2 m waves5
Biscarrosse PlageFrance · 1114 km away · water 13°C2.6 m waves6
La TorcheFrance · 668 km away · water 13°C2.4 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in December →Questions
Is December a good time for surfing at Lahinch?
December is one of the best months for surfing at Lahinch. Waves 2.7 m, water 10°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 9°C.
How warm is the water at Lahinch in December?
About 10°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How big are the waves at Lahinch in December?
About 2.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Lahinch in December?
Around 9°C by day and 5°C at night, with about 10 sunny and 21 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Nazaré – Praia do Norte (2.5 m waves), Zarautz (2.3 m waves) & Sopelana (2.2 m waves).