If you are had trouble getting enough water time this year gone by why don't you improve your chances of getting in the water by learning to kitesurf here in Ireland.
there are hundreds of beaches dotted around the South Southwest and West coasts which are both perfect for surfing and
kite surfing.
The quality of the kites have has improved massively in the last 2 to 3 years, if you are looking at getting out in light winds For most people all you need is a 10m kite. if you are a surfer already you have a wetsuit and a surfboard. All you need to do to become a kite surfer is get a lesson from a qualified competent instructor and get yourself a harness and a good kite.
lessons start from €40 an hour for a group lesson,
€200 for 8 hours,
€300 for unlimited time 0 to hero.
If you want to make use of the time that you spend driving to the beach and not having a good surf because it's windy and onshore then pick up a kite and get out there.