Aisling's Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's talk about Aisling's Beach in a language we all understand. The outlook's a bit of a slow burner, but there's a solid window of opportunity if you're patient.

The water's running about 61°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that's a nice little bonus.

First real chance to get wet is Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. Wave height is only 3ft from the SSE with a short period of 8 seconds, but the wind is glassy – dead calm from the NNE. That's a huge plus. It'll be perfectly clean, but the energy is weak, so don't expect much power. By the afternoon, the wind turns onshore and it's a no-go.

We get a bit more of a pulse on Thursday the 10th. The swell jumps to 4ft to 4ft from the SSE, with a period of 9-10 seconds. The wind is a moderate offshore from the SW, keeping things clean. The energy is moderate, so there's a bit more to work with. It's nothing special, but it's surfable for a beginner-friendly break.

Friday the 11th is a repeat of Tuesday's glassy conditions, but again tiny at 3ft to 3ft. Good for a log or a learner, but that's about it.

Then we hit a dry patch. From Saturday the 12th all the way through to Thursday the 17th, it's mostly onshore, weak, or flat out messy. A few mornings have a clean offshore wind, but the swell is just too small to matter.

Now, here's the real deal. The standout is Thursday morning, the 17th of September. We're looking at a solid 5ft swell from the SSE, but the period is a very long 14 seconds. That's deep ocean groundswell. The combined energy is off the charts at 1162, which is strong. The wind is a fresh offshore from the SW, so it'll be clean. A heads up though: that long period can make the waves a bit closed out and straight on a beach break, so try working the point. This is for experts only, as it's over 5ft and packing serious punch.

The next morning, Friday the 18th, is also a cracker. The swell holds at 5ft from the SSE, the period drops to a more manageable 11 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-off from the S. The energy is still very strong at 516. It's a brilliant morning for any experienced surfer.

Saturday the 19th sees the swell drop to 4ft from the SE, but it's glassy in the morning. It'll be a fun, clean session for a wider range of surfers, just not as powerful.

After that, the onshore wind returns and the swell fades, so the window shuts. Your best shots are Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th. Don't sleep on it.

- Rusty

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