Aileens Wave Ireland, nestled under the Cliffs of Moher in the heart of the Burren in the west of Ireland. Where every drop is Critical! Not for the ill prepared!
I wont pretend to know what its like to drop into a wave at Aileens nor do i every expect to experience it. I do know however that with any wave, big or small, your positioning is key. The consequences of getting this right or wrong at a wave like Aileens has a whole different meaning than your regular surfing wave. My advice would be to look, but don’t touch unless your seriously know what your doing! Here’s a selection of critical drops from a few different paddle sessions at the cliffs. Some successful, some not! Enjoy!

Dave Winchester-Critical Drop 1 on a Bodyboard

Tom Lowe-I think!

Dave Winchester

Dylan Stott-Stylish drop

Cain Kilcullen, Too deep to go right!

Unknown Surfer

Smooth Line-didn’t end so well though!

Finn Mullen Supping Aileens!

Jack Johns

Dylan Stott-Beautiful Drop

Mitch Corbett knows what this wave can do if not careful

John McCarthy-One of the first to surf the wave back in the day.

Too Deep, go left!

Mitch Corbett again from a different session

Patch Wilson, negotiating the drop through heavy traffic!