Lahinch in May
May is a good month for surfing at Lahinch (best: January–February, December).
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: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 15°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: 25 sunny days, 16 rainy days
LahinchMunster (County Clare), IrelandBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ 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 May
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ÞorlákshöfnIceland · 1397 km away · water 8°C2.4 m waves2
LacanauFrance · 1062 km away · water 16°C1.4 m waves3
Nazaré – Praia do NortePortugal · 1482 km away · water 17°C1.6 m waves4
Tiree – BalevullinUnited Kingdom · 428 km away · water 11°C1.8 m waves5
Biscarrosse PlageFrance · 1114 km away · water 17°C1.4 m waves6
ZarautzSpain · 1196 km away · water 17°C1.3 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Lahinch?
May is a good month for surfing at Lahinch (best: January–February, December). Waves 1.4 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
How warm is the water at Lahinch in May?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Lahinch in May?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Lahinch in May?
Around 15°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 16 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Þorlákshöfn (2.4 m waves), Lacanau (1.4 m waves) & Nazaré – Praia do Norte (1.6 m waves).