Surf Forecasts:
Aileen's surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with 2,018 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aileen's this week:
The surf forecast for Aileen's over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aileen's in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aileen's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it for Aileen’s, Ireland. This is a tricky spot at the best of times, and the next two weeks are no exception. We’ve got a real mixed bag here, with a lot of wind and not a lot of clean conditions to get excited about. Let’s be honest, this is a spot that demands respect, and most days the ocean just isn’t giving it up.
The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re waiting.
The first week is a write-off, really. We start off on Friday the 28th of August with tiny swell and onshore wind. That sets the tone for a long, frustrating run. There’s a few days in there with some size, like Sunday the 30th of August, with swell from the WSW at 4ft, but it’s got a cross-shore wind and a weak, moderate energy (240). Then it gets bigger but uglier, with the wind blowing hard from the wrong directions. Tuesday the 1st of September sees swell hitting 5ft from the W, but it’s short period at 8 seconds and onshore. The entire first week, through to the 4th, is just a mess of wind and chop. It’s a real bummer.
Now, we do get a big pulse of energy towards the end of the first week and into the second. By Friday the 4th of September, the swell is building to 10ft from the WNW with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 2026. That is some serious power. But the wind is roaring cross-onshore, making it lumpy and dangerous. For a reef break like Aileen’s, that’s a no-go. It’s only for experts on a good day, and this ain’t it. It looks more like a kite surfer’s dream than a paddle surfer’s.
There is a brief moment of clarity on Saturday the 5th of September in the morning. The swell drops to 5ft from the W, period a long 11 seconds, and the wind goes cross-offshore from the SE. It’s clean, but it’s only a marginal surf forecast, and the energy is moderate (533). On a spot that’s inconsistent, that’s not enough to get the heart racing.
The second week stays active but messy. We get another massive spike on Tuesday the 8th of September, with a 18ft swell from the W and a 11-second period. The combined energy hits 7500, which is just enormous. But again, it’s accompanied by a strong cross-onshore wind from the NW. It’s just a washing machine out there. The rest of the week has plenty of swell in the 3ft to 6ft range, but the wind stays stubbornly wrong, mostly onshore or cross-onshore.
Honestly, looking at the whole 16 days, there is no standout session. The best bet might be that brief, clean window on the 5th of September, but with the inconsistency of this break and the marginal quality, it’s a long shot. The rest is either too small, too windy, or too big and dangerous. It’s one of those stretches where the ocean just isn’t cooperating. Keep an eye on the charts, because things can change, but right now, I’d find something else to do.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 |
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40 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 86 | 240 | 283 | 254 | 369 | 313 | 263 | 245 | 276 | 137 | 88 | 503 | 412 | 607 | 678 | 832 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:22PM4.40m | 6:46AM4.22m | 6:54PM4.48m | 7:17AM4.30m | 7:26PM4.48m | 7:50AM4.29m | 8:01PM4.38m | 8:25AM4.21m | 8:39PM4.20m | 9:04AM4.04m | 9:22PM3.94m | 9:50AM3.81m | 10:16PM3.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:32AM0.14m | 12:40PM0.34m | 1:01AM0.06m | 1:12PM0.29m | 1:32AM0.07m | 1:45PM0.32m | 2:05AM0.19m | 2:20PM0.44m | 2:40AM0.41m | 2:59PM0.65m | 3:21AM0.71m | 3:46PM0.92m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
8:37 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | SW 15 | — | — |
— | 2 | 4 | 3 | 86 | 240 | 283 | 254 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 137 | 88 | — | — | 8 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 7 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 9 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | WNW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | — | S 4 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 |
40 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 52 | 369 | 313 | 263 | 245 | 276 | — | 13 | 503 | 412 | 607 | 678 | 832 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 570 | 251 | 251 | 168 | 10 | 10 | 119 | 159 | 352 | 93 | 92 | 412 | 94 | 0 | 138 | 687 | 159 | 1032 | 614 | 159 |
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Information about the Aileen's Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Aileen's provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Aileen's can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aileen's surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Aileen's) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Aileen's may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.











