Bunatrahir Bay surfForecast / Mayo and Achill Island / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 31 Mar 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
9.2° 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 Tuesday (Mar 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 14s period. 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 8.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 04) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 31st Mar)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 31st Mar)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 6th Apr)28ft (8.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 4°C on Fri night). Mainly gales.

Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
4
2
0
2
3
2
3
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3
1
0
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1
4
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
3
W
2.3
W
1.5
W
1.9
NW
1.3
NW
3
WSW
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
WNW
2.3
WNW
2.3
WNW
3
WNW
3.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
2
WNW
6.5
W
Period(s) (?)161412121211111211101313151414131314121316
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)100294425306428992336123252410594221524420636065057218118893045414242832246138020091
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
20
SW
25
SW
20
SSW
30
SW
25
N
10
NNW
15
S
20
S
30
SSW
20
W
25
WSW
5
SE
10
NNE
40
SSW
65
WSW
35
WSW
25
SW
35
SSE
20
S
45
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
oncross-
on
offoffoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:30AM
3.44
5:59PM
3.09
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:12PM
0.51
11:49AM
0.17
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
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
Sunrise-7:13--7:11--7:09--7:05--7:03--7:01--6:58-
Sunset--8:09--8:12--8:14--8:15--8:17--8:20--8:22
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Rain (mm)
----12--15--141531--27-
Temp. °C121111111177881189669578778
Feels °C (?)956751222413350-7-20-4-2-3
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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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