East Coast
With the weather and winds that were blowing up the east coast on Friday there was a good chance for a wave on Friday with the forecast predicting 3-4ft for those free to partake. Saturday is looking like the forecast could bring 1-2ft conditions for Saturday morning for those keen as there will be some remnants from Friday’s swell but this is slightly less than what it usually takes to get going but it is backed by a 10 second period. the swell looks to drop out quite quickly so I would recommend getting on it early as it may fade. Sunday sees the swell drop below the required amount to bring waves with another bump then for Monday for anyone still keen. South westerly winds all weekend so this should have nice offshore conditions for Wicklow.
South Coast
The South westerly winds that are bringing the waves up the Irish Sea are also the winds that are going to make for onshore conditions in Tramore with 4-5ft conditions forecast but the onshore winds may make for smaller blown over conditions for both Saturday and Sunday with Sunday showing slightly smaller in the 2-3ft blown over conditions.
South West
Garretstown is showing that the conditions are going to bring 6-8ft plus conditions but the wind direction is going to mean onshore conditions making for messy waves due to the gusts that are coming through. Sunday sees slightly smaller in the 5-6ft range but the winds are still blowing 15-25mph onshore meaning messy white water conditions for the whole weekend. Inch Beach in Kerry is showing maxed out conditions all weekend with onshore winds so give it a miss.
West Coast
Lahinch was showing to have large white water conditions for Friday and this looks like it will continue through to Saturday and Sunday as the winds turn more westerly for both days with good strong onshore waves that will probably hit 5-6ft blown over on both days so this should be avoided as it will only be suitable for lessons in the white water. Tides are high at 1.30 Saturday and 2.30 Sunday so avoid going near the water 2 hours either side of high tide. With the clocks having gone back this would leave no time after high for getting back in.
North West
Strandhill will probably be maxed out at the size forecast with the winds blowing moderate to strong cross onshore for both days with the waves predicted to be well overhead but with the winds they may appear smaller but the 12 second period means good strong power in the waves. One could check Aughris as there may be shelter in the corner from the south and south west winds. Streedagh may be also be an option but check the winds as it really needs more east in the winds for better conditions so it will be cross shore at best. Bundoran will be maxed out for Tullan for the weekend with the only option showing as an onshore Rossnowlagh for those that are keen but again I would not be expecting to make it out the back with the winds and swell size forecast.
North Coast
Conditions around Portrush could be nice with the winds improving for East Strand with it starting out to be westerly but this looks to move more southerly by the afternoon on Saturday with 2-3ft conditions in the morning building to 4ft+ by late afternoon. Sunday at East Strand continues to be 3-4ft and building up to 4ft plus by midday with the winds starting south westerly and moving to south by evening so not a bad day of surf for Sunday in the Port.
Surf Safe and Enjoy,
Col,
Surf Improvers