Bunatrahir Bay surfForecast / Mayo and Achill Island / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 01 Apr 2026 IST
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Bunatrahir Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bunatrahir Bay sea temperature is
9.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bunatrahir Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Bunatrahir Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bunatrahir Bay in the next 16 days are 7.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 12s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 2nd Apr)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 3rd Apr)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 5th Apr)23ft (7.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunatrahir Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue night, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed morning, light winds from the S by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, strong winds from the SSE by Mon morning).

Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
3
4
3
3
2
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2
1
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2
0
1
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
3
W
2.3
W
1.6
W
1.6
NW
2
W
1.9
WNW
3
W
4
W
3.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.4
WNW
7
W
5.5
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.6
WSW
5
W
5
WSW
5.5
W
Period(s) (?)121211111210141313161413131211111312181616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)28152725123259576174514232884531158842799194917147861541111846852692154821239814707
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
20
W
25
NNW
10
WSW
25
SSW
25
S
10
NW
25
W
35
W
10
SSW
30
SSE
45
S
30
W
30
W
25
WSW
30
SSE
45
SSE
40
SSE
15
SSE
35
S
40
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
offoffcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:07AM
3.53
6:32PM
3.22
6:41AM
3.54
7:03PM
3.30
7:13AM
3.47
7:33PM
3.31
7:44AM
3.33
8:02PM
3.26
8:15AM
3.14
8:32PM
3.16
8:47AM
2.92
9:03PM
2.99
9:20AM
2.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:50PM
0.35
12:20PM
0.07
12:24AM
0.24
12:50PM
0.05
12:57AM
0.20
1:18PM
0.10
1:30AM
0.22
1:46PM
0.21
2:02AM
0.31
2:14PM
0.38
2:35AM
0.47
2:43PM
0.57
3:09AM
0.68
3:14PM
0.79
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
Sunrise-7:11--7:09--7:05--7:03--7:01--6:58--6:56-
Sunset--8:12--8:14--8:15--8:17--8:20--8:22--8:23
cloud
light rain
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light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-3--1552-1141--114612
Temp. °C111087798885101167871112789
Feels °C (?)662214530012-3-20-314200
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Information about the Bunatrahir Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bunatrahir Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bunatrahir Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bunatrahir Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Bunatrahir Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bunatrahir Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Mayo and Achill Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Bunatrahir Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Mayo and Achill Island, consider staying in Ballina which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Mayo and Achill Island where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Belmullet which is 41 km (25 miles) away, Westport, Sligo and Claremorris.

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