Bunmahon Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Ireland – Waterford)
| Name: | Bunmahon |
|---|---|
| Type: | river |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: N |
Bunmahon in Waterford is a reasonably exposed river break that does not work very often with no particular seasonal pattern. The best wind direction is from the north. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south southwest. The river break provides left and right handers. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Dangerous rips are a hazard of surfing here.
Overall Bunmahon Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The figure describes the range of swells directed at Bunmahon through an average year. ... (show all text)
This chart shows how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from different directions... (show all text)
Also see Bunmahon surf quality by season and Bunmahon surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Bunmahon |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Bunmahon:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Kilmurren Cove | 3 mi |
| Second closest break | Annestown | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Perfect Wave | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Tramore | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Tramore Left | 12 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Bunmahon: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 104 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 123 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | M2 Lambay Buoy | 124 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | M3 Mizen Head Buoy | 150 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 151 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Bunmahon: |
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| Closest tide station | Fishguard, Wales | 103 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Fishguard, Wales | 103 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Milford Haven, Wales | 104 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Milford Haven, Wales | 106 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Holyhead, Wales | 142 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Bunmahon: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 240 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 275 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 277 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 279 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 282 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Bunmahon: |
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| Closest city location | Kill (Ireland) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Dungarvan (Ireland) | 11 mi |
| Third closest city location | Tra Mhor (Ireland) | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Waterford Regional Airport (Ireland) | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Waterford (Ireland) | 14 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Bunmahon is Waterford Airport (WAT) in Ireland, 22 km (14 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Bunmahon is Cork Airport (ORK), also in Ireland, 82 km (51 miles) away.
- Third is Shannon Airport (SNN) in Ireland, 122 km (76 miles) away.
- Kerry Airport (KIR) in Ireland is 146 km (91 miles) away.
- Dublin Airport (DUB), also in Ireland is the fifth nearest airport to Bunmahon and is 162 km (101 miles) away.
