📜 A stunning Blue Flag beach in County Clare, Ireland.
🌊 Renowned as one of Ireland's best surfing destinations.

Why Go

🏄‍♀️ Experience strong waves and currents ideal for surfing, kayaking, and kite surfing.
🏖️ Enjoy a long, crescent-shaped sandy beach along Liscannor Bay.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly with lifeguards in operation during summer.
📍 Popular stop on the Wild Atlantic Way, close to Cliffs of Moher and Doolin.

🏊‍♀️ Swimming

🏊‍♀️ Swimming is permitted, with lifeguards operating daily from July to August (typically 11:00-19:00).
⚠️ Always understand water safety when visiting Irish beaches.

🏄‍♀️ Surf Schools

📚 Numerous surf schools cater to all ages and abilities:

• Lahinch Surf School: Located at the beach hut on the promenade.
• Lahinch Surf Experience: Situated at the northern end of the promenade.
• Ben’s Surf Clinic: Operating since 2007, open year-round, near the main street.
• Ollie’s Lahinch Surfing Centre: Over 15 years experience, based at the northern end of the promenade.
• The Green Room Surf School: Established in 2000, a small surf school and eco surf shop at the end of the main street.

Why Avoid

🌊 At high tide, the beach can be completely covered; best to visit at low or mid tide for surfing.
🌬️ Can be windy, which is great for wind and kite surfers, but might not suit all visitors.

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Parking is available right next to the beach.
⚠️ Can become extremely busy during summer, making parking difficult.
🚶‍♀️ If staying in Lahinch town, walking to the beach is recommended.