Bunatrahir Bay surfForecast / Mayo and Achill Island / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 30 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
9.3° 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 Monday (Mar 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bunatrahir Bay in the next 16 days are 7.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 30th Mar)25ft (7.5m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 30th Mar)25ft (7.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 30th Mar)25ft (7.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, near gales from the SW by Fri night).

Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
3
2
0
4
3
1
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
7.5
WNW
6.5
WNW
6
WNW
4.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
3
W
3
WNW
1.7
W
1.6
NW
3
W
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
4.5
W
7
W
6
W
5
WNW
5
WNW
5.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)161616161412121211111210141313121514131314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)29417231981743610029442530642724270223536586991549757152754062523220764150648827895711854
Wind
(km/h)
35
WNW
25
WNW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
20
SSW
30
SW
35
NNW
0
ENE
20
S
30
W
10
SW
20
SE
35
SE
50
SW
35
WSW
30
WSW
20
W
35
WSW
40
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
onglassoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:48AM
3.26
5:23PM
2.90
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:29PM
0.73
11:13AM
0.33
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
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
Sunrise-7:16--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:05--7:03--7:01-
Sunset--8:07--8:09--8:12--8:14--8:15--8:17--8:20
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Rain (mm)
----------32-2411-3-2
Temp. °C8810121212111177685310877575
Feels °C (?)016767751301-1-24-4-2-11-1-5
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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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