Aisling's Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Aisling's Beach.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a wait on our hands. The first few days are pretty flat and ordinary, so don't bother paddling out until at least the middle of next week. From Thursday, the 9th of July, right through to the end of Wednesday, the 15th, the surf is tiny and mostly blown out. We're talking ankle-snappers with a combined swell energy barely hitting 7 (7) some days. Not worth waxing the board for.

Things finally start to get interesting on Thursday the 16th of July. The morning sees a jump to 7ft of SE swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit fat and crumbly. The wind is light and cross-off though, which will keep it clean. The real standout is the Thursday afternoon session. The swell bumps up to 7ft from the SE, with a moderate offshore wind. The combined energy hits 682 (682) – moderate, but solid. It's a bit meaty for beginners, but for the average surfer, this is the best look of the first week.

Then, hold onto your leggies. Friday the 17th of July is a proper session. The morning shows 10ft of SE swell with a 9-second period, and a light offshore wind. The combined energy is a massive 2086 (2086) – strong wave energy. This is big, clean, and powerful. This is for experienced surfers only; 8ft is the expert threshold, and we're well over it. The afternoon, however, gets a bit weird with a cross-shore wind, so the morning is the clear winner.

The swell hangs in through the weekend, but it gets messy. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th see 10ft to 12ft of ESE swell, with long periods over 11 seconds, but the wind is onshore or cross-shore, and the conditions are listed as marginal. The energy is still huge (over 3000 (3000) for the combined energy), but it won't be the clean, lined-up waves we saw on Friday. If you're a hardcore charger, you might find a peak, but it's not a recommendation for the average punter.

The following week settles down. Monday the 20th of July afternoon is a nice surprise. The swell is a more manageable 6ft from the ESE, period is a solid 11 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-off. The combined energy is 1036 (1036) – solid moderate. This is a much cleaner, more user-friendly wave.

Tuesday the 21st of July keeps the good vibes going with 5ft of ESE swell, light cross-off winds, and clean conditions. The energy is 507 (507). This is a great size for intermediate surfers. Wednesday the 22nd sees the swell drop to 3ft, but with a fresh offshore wind, it'll be a clean, glassy little wave for a longboard.

The real pick of the entire 16-day window, without a doubt, is the Friday morning, July 17th. It's the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful swell of the whole run, with a light offshore wind and strong energy. It's a big day for the experienced crew. For everyone else, the Thursday afternoon, July 16th and the Monday afternoon, July 20th offer the best balance of size and clean conditions.

The water temp is sitting at 61°, which is about 1° warmer than average for this time of year. Nothing unusual there.

Rusty, signing off.

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