Surfing in Ireland in January
In January the best surfing in Ireland is at Easkey, Lahinch & Bundoran.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2.3 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 7–9°C, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 8°C by day, 4°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 8 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 19; a day can have both
- For beginners: Lahinch, Bundoran & Strandhill.
When are you planning to go?
1
JanPEAK SEASON
Easkey
Ireland
3 m waves9° water8° air
Intermediate and up · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ NOC 43 km
2
JanPEAK SEASON
Lahinch
Ireland
2.7 m waves8° water8° air
Beginner-friendly · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ SNN 38 km
3
JanPEAK SEASON
Bundoran
Ireland
2 m waves8° water8° air
Beginner-friendly · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ CFN 63 km
4
JanPEAK SEASON
Mullaghmore
Ireland
2 m waves8° water8° air
Advanced only · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ CFN 64 km
5
JanPEAK SEASON
Strandhill
Ireland
2 m waves7° water8° air
Beginner-friendly · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ NOC 42 km
Averages of the 5 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in Ireland in January?
Easkey: 3 m waves; Lahinch: 2.7 m waves; Bundoran: 2 m waves.
How warm is the water in Ireland in January?
About 8°C: 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
Where can beginners go surfing in January?
Good spots for beginners this month: Lahinch, Bundoran & Strandhill.
Which airport is closest?
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), 43 km from Easkey; Shannon Airport (SNN), 38 km from Lahinch; Donegal Airport (CFN), 63 km from Bundoran.
