Aisling's Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way at Aisling’s Beach. The next 16 days start with a flat, grim run where you’re better off fixing dings than paddling out. There’s a solid gap from Thursday the 6th right through to late on Sunday the 16th with nothing worth getting wet for. So put the feet up, but keep an eye on the horizon because the second week brings a proper pulse.

The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there – a standard 3/2mm should do you.

Thursday the 6th kicks off with a tiny 1ft SE swell and a glassy morning, but the combined energy is weak (27) and it’s just too small to do anything. That trend holds through the weekend and into the next week – little dribbles of 1ft to 2ft with onshore winds and messy conditions. Monday the 10th gets a bit of size (6ft) with a strong offshore wind, but the swell’s messy and the energy (479) still isn’t delivering clean waves. It stays marginal until we hit a real turning point.

Now here’s the standout. Sunday morning the 16th of August, we get a lovely 4ft E swell with glassy conditions – the combined energy jumps to a strong 613. That’s the pick of the first real window. The swell direction (E) isn’t a perfect match for the optimum (SE) but the clean, calm conditions make it worth the paddle. It’s a beach and point setup, so look for the point to handle that longer-period 10 second swell better. Expect crowds to be likely, so get in early.

Monday the 17th of August morning is the other true standout – a solid 8ft ESE groundswell, period of 11 seconds, and glassy conditions again. The combined energy is pumping at 2621, which is very strong. This is expert territory only – too big for beginners. That longer period swell will make for some excellent shaped waves, but at a beach break it can get a bit straight. The point here will be your best bet to make the most of it. The NE wind stays light and offshore-ish early, then swings onshore by the afternoon, so make the dawn patrol count.

Into the later week, the 19th and 20th of August see more size (7ft to 8ft) but the wind turns onshore and messy, so those are only for the keen and experienced in the early mornings before the sea breeze kills it.

Final note: Friday the 21st of August morning brings a glassy 3ft E swell with a long 11-second period – combined energy is moderate at 310. It’s a nice, clean option to end the run if you want something mellow.

So, bottom line: sit tight for the first 10 days, then hit the Sunday 16th morning and Monday 17th morning hard. That’s your window.

Rusty.

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