Aisling's Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a bit of a waiting game ahead, but there’s some real quality shaping up if you’ve got the patience.

The first week is pretty poor, mostly tiny dribblers and messy wind. The real standout window arrives at the end of the month and into the first week of September, with a solid pulse of south swell that’s got some serious grunt behind it.

The first surfable session won’t be until Monday morning, August 24th, at Aisling's Beach. It’s a beach and point setup, and it’s fairly consistent. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 61°. That morning we’re looking at 2ft of NE windswell, a short 7-second period, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE. The combined energy is weak (75). It’s surfable, but very ordinary. You’ll be scratching for waves.

Tuesday the 25th is a write-off, with onshore junk and building but messy swell. Wednesday morning the 26th sees a fresh 19 mph offshore from the SW, cleaning up the 2ft NE swell, but the energy is still weak (70). The shape is poor, so it’s not worth the battle.

Thursday morning the 27th brings a moment of hope. The wind goes glassy, with a 2ft swell from the south, but the period jumps to 12 seconds – proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate (176). The conditions are glassy, but the waves are still just ordinary. Good for a longboard or a quiet paddle, but not firing.

Everything changes on Friday morning, August 28th. The wind swings offshore from the SW at 12 mph, and we get a 3ft SE swell with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (212). The forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the first real sign of life. The waves will be clean and have some push.

Saturday the 29th is the real gem. Glassy conditions in the morning, with a 5ft SSW swell and an 8-second period. The wind stays light offshore from the SW in the afternoon. Combined energy is strong (395). This is clean, fun-sized surf. Not huge, but perfect for a long session. This is the standout of the week.

Sunday the 30th is a ripper, but it’s for experienced surfers only. The swell builds to 5ft in the morning, then hits 6ft in the afternoon with a longer 11-second period from the south. The combined energy jumps to a powerful 1089 in the afternoon. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is light cross-offshore. The waves will be solid, clean, and powerful. This is the best on offer, but it’s not for beginners.

After that, the swell drops fast. Monday the 31st goes back to small, ordinary waves. The rest of the first week of September is mostly flat or tiny, with poor conditions. There’s a very brief uptick on Saturday, September 5th, with a 5ft NE windswell in the afternoon, but the period is a pathetic 5 seconds and the energy is moderate (178). It’s surfable but messy. Not worth the hype.

Honestly, if you’re looking for the best window, clear your schedule for Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th. That’s where the magic is. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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