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Bunatrahir Bay Surf Forecast
/ Mayo and Achill Island (14 surf breaks) /
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Bunatrahir Bay surfForecast / Mayo and Achill Island / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 23 Mar 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
9.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 6.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 29th Mar) | 21ft (6.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunatrahir Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 3293 | 4562 | 4452 | 18961 | 11105 | 9564 | 11686 | 14521 | 7260 | 3047 | 1121 | 2280 | 15702 | 17431 | 11518 | 12357 | 14449 | 3958 | 2546 | 6420 | 20152 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:37PM 3.16 | 9:02AM 2.96 | 9:28PM 2.95 | 10:04AM 2.61 | 10:37PM 2.73 | 11:30AM 2.34 | 12:11AM 2.65 | 1:18PM 2.29 | 1:46AM 2.77 | 2:43PM 2.45 | 2:57AM 3.02 | 3:39PM 2.68 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:16PM 0.31 | 2:41AM 0.43 | 3:01PM 0.61 | 3:39AM 0.71 | 3:58PM 0.93 | 5:03AM 0.96 | 5:24PM 1.16 | 7:00AM 1.00 | 7:15PM 1.16 | 8:32AM 0.80 | 8:35PM 0.97 | 9:30AM 0.55 | 9:29PM 0.73 | ||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | -2 | -5 | -2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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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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