Month: May 2026

East Coast

Saturday on the east coast is looking small to flat for the day with moderate southerly winds. Sunday looks to have more of the same with similar southerly winds blowing which may bring a 1ft wave to Wicklow on Monday with the winds turning a little more cross offshore but again the period will be low so this will only suit lessons or kids.

South Coast

With the southerly winds that are blowing all weekend it is looking small and onshore for Tramore with 1ft Saturday with light to moderate onshore winds with Sunday showing 2-3ft conditions with light onshore winds in the morning building in strength to moderate onshore but afternoon so get on it early but as that wind blows stronger the waves will build slightly. Monday brings 2ft conditions with light onshore winds but these should be less than 10mph but as it has been onshore for the preceding days, it will still be bumpy.

South West

Winds down the south west are looking slightly stronger with Saturday bringing 3ft conditions but blown over by those onshore winds. Sunday starts off with light to moderate onshore winds and 4ft waves but these will be blown over with Monday bringing similar conditions around the 3-4ft mark. Inch Beach in Kerry is looking like there is plenty of swell for the weekend however the winds are the issue all weekend with Saturday showing moderate southerly winds gusting up to over 30mph with winds averaging around 20mph cross shore and waves in the 4-5ft range bumpy. Sunday looks like it is lighter winds but they are more cross onshore with 5-6ft conditions possibly blown over with Monday showing similar winds but slightly more onshore dropping off into the evening with waves in the 4-5ft range but with that wind it could be messy.

West Coast

Winds in Lahinch are onshore all day Friday but then look to swing offshore on Saturday morning but with them then swinging back onshore later in the day there is a question if this will be as clean as forecast for Saturday morning with 3-4ft conditions forecast but this looks to build as the winds pick up and the period increases to 11/12 seconds. Sunday sees the winds stay onshore and blowing 15-20mph onshore with 3-4ft blown onshore conditions with Monday showing onshore conditions again with 3-4ft waves blown over. tides are high at 5.30am and pm Saturday, after 6am and 6.30pm Sunday and then closer to 7am Monday morning and 7pm in the evening.

North West

Strandhill is looking like it will be small on Saturday with 1ft conditions, possibly making it up to 1-2ft with cross offshore winds gusting up to nearly 25mph at times. Sunday looking like it will have lighter winds but they direction is more onshore with 2ft conditions again with some bigger sets. Monday then shows back to 1-2ft with light cross onshore winds. In the Bundoran area it is looking like 2ft Saturday in the afternoon with some bigger sets in by the cliff at Tullan and southerly cross shore winds all day. Sunday picks up a little with 2-3ft but the winds go onshore all day light to moderate with Monday staying cross onshore and back to 1-2ft for the most part.

North Coast

Portrush is looking small to flat on Saturday with offshore winds all day with Sunday showing similar small conditions with lighter offshore winds and pretty much the same again for Monday.

Surf Safe and Enjoy,

Col,

Surf Improvers

East Coast

It’s looking very flat for the weekend in Wicklow with SUP tours being run by Brittas Bay Surf School along the river in Wicklow.

South Coast

Saturday looks like it could have a 1-2ft wave from a small 2ft swell coming through at 9 seconds with light onshore winds so suitable for lessons or foamies for those keen. Sunday drops a little to 1ft with again light onshore winds.

South West

Garretstown should have 2-3ft conditions on Saturday from a 9 second period swell coming through but the winds are 10-15mph onshore so a little bumpy and it may appear smaller as the waves are blown over. Sunday sees the swell halve with 1-2ft forecast with light onshore breezes. Inch Beach in Kerry also has the same 9 second period swell on Saturday so expect 2-3ft conditions with the odd set coming to 4ft with a 10 second period in the middle of the day with cross shore southerly winds gusting to over 20mph but this may be lighter on the day. This southerly winds may favour some of the spots on the north of the peninsula but the swell is only a 9 second period so may not bend as well to the north facing beaches. Sunday sees nearly identical conditions but possibly slightly smaller.

West Coast

Lahinch is looking quite good for the weekend with perfect angle for the bay with 2-3ft waves forecast with light to moderate onshore winds on Saturday but Sunday turns much nicer as the swell continues with light cross offshore breezes but these are less than 10mph so barely going to impact the waves. Waves may be slightly bigger on sets but this will depend on tides and banks. Tides are high at 11am Saturday and after 12 on Sunday.

North West

Strandhill on Saturday is looking small to flat with moderate cross shore winds with a small bump of swell in the evening but this will probably not break greater than 1ft. Sunday in Strandhill is showing 1-2ft max with a swell that is slightly less than West in it’s angle which may struggle to get into Strandhill with a normal fetch area that would prefer more north in the swell angle. In the Bundoran area it is looking like a Tullan Strand only weekend with 1-2ft max on Saturday with cross onshore winds all day. Sunday sees a small lift in swell with 2ft waves predicted with light to moderate cross shore conditions with the winds lightest in the morning.

North Coast

Saturday looks small to flat in Portrush with a small pulse coming through on Sunday but this will still only see it get to 1ft max so probably only good for lessons.

Surf Safe and enjoy,

Col,

Surf Improvers

East Coast

Both Saturday and Sunday this weekend are very flat with no incoming swell. The crew in Brittas Bay are running SUP Tours in Wicklow Harbour if you’re keen to get in the water.

South Coast

Saturday in Tramore is looking very flat with some swell coming in for Sunday but this is driven by onshore winds coming from the south west that will bring a weak 1-2ft for most of the day building a little by evening but with the onshores it would only be for those super keen for a messy wave.

South West

While it looks like there is swell Saturday it is poor wind swell and mostly small period brought on by the onshore winds with 1-2ft max with Sunday showing onshore conditions again but Sunday does show a pulse of ground swell coming through with waves in the 2-3ft growing all day but with the winds blowing onshore over 20mph will make for messy conditions. Inch Beach in Kerry is looking messy and onshore for Saturday with 2-3ft blown over conditions with Sunday looking like it may just be a blown out mess with 4-6ft plus waves blown over by 20-30mph onshore winds so best to give it a miss.

West Coast

Both Saturday and Sunday in Lahinch are looking messy and onshore but typically the winds turn light and into the right direction for Monday with offshore winds and a nice swell coming through. Saturday looks to 2ft with onshores gusting to over 20mph. Sunday looks to be over 6ft blown onshore with the winds gusting to nearer 30mph so it should be given a miss. Tides are high at 5.30am and 6pm Saturday and after 6am Sunday and again at 6.30pm.

North West

It is a much different story for the north west with a good swell running through on Sunday. Saturday looks like it is onshore and messy with winds gusting from 15-25mph with 1-2ft conditions in Strandhill before Sunday jumps to over 6ft with cross onshore winds for Strandhill but for the likes of Enniscrone, this could bring 4-6ft conditions with moderate gusty offshore winds. This could also have nice waves for Streedagh with cross offshore winds and 2ft waves. In the Bundoran area, it should leave Tullan maxed out on Sunday but Rossnowlagh could have some nice sized 3-4ft and bigger on sets conditions with cross shore winds that look to get lighter as the day goes on.

North Coast

In the Portrush area it is looking small to flat for Saturday with offshore winds but the winds are in the right direction which means that when the conditions do build on Sunday to 2-3ft with again offshore winds, there should be some glassy conditions on Sunday. There may be bigger sets between East Strand and Whiterocks but there is swell and the winds are in the right direction so it should have some good waves for those who are patient.

Surf Safe and Enjoy,

Col,

Surf Improvers

East Coast

Wicklow is looking flat for all three days of the Bank Holiday with nothing over 1ft to be expected.

South Coast

Tramore is also looking small to flat for the three days over the weekend with waves barely breaking 1ft and at a very weak and small period.

South West

Garretstown is looking like 1ft Saturday before dropping back to mere inches then for Sunday and Monday with light offshore winds. Inch Beach in Kerry could hit 2ft on Saturday with very light winds but the winds look to pick up on Sunday and the swell swing from the north west making for small weak 1-2ft waves before Monday drops back to less than 1ft for the day with light cross shore winds making for bumpy conditions.

West Coast

Lahinch is forecasting 3-4ft but this is coming from the north so expect it to be 1ft possibly just over for both Saturday and Sunday with Monday as good as flat. Winds are light Saturday less than 10mph with Sunday a little cross offshore from the north and Monday is light onshore. Tides are high in the mornings and evenings leaving most of the day for surfing but I would be popping into the local surf schools to rent the biggest foamie you can. Saturday’s high tides are 6.30am and pm, 7am and 7.30pm Sunday and 7.30 and closer to 8pm on Monday.

North West

On the north west it is looking like 2-3ft conditions at Strandhill for the day with light whispers of winds Saturday, weaker period conditions Sunday at 2ft with light northerly winds and smaller 1ft conditions for Monday. In the Bundoran area it is looking like 2-3ft conditions Saturday on Tullan Strand with possibly bigger sets in by the cliff with light breezes less than 5mph with Sunday dropping back to around 2ft conditions with light winds again before Monday drops back further to less than 2ft and light onshore conditions.

North Coast

Conditions around Portrush are looking small with 2ft conditions on East Strand with light onshore breezes Saturday. Sunday sees the period drop back to 8 seconds making for weaker 1-2ft conditions with light onshore winds gusting at times with Monday less than 1ft and onshore windy conditions.

Surf Safe and Enjoy,

Col,

Surf Improvers