Bundoran Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for Bundoran over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, it’s a grim start. For the first week, from Friday the 17th right through to Thursday the 24th, it’s flat and blown out. We’re looking at tiny weak waves, mostly under 3 ft, with a constant onshore wind. The combined energy is pathetic, barely cracking 50 (30-52). It’s just not worth paddling out for. You’re better off checking the wind forecast for a kite session if you’re desperate to get on the water.

Then, things get a bit more interesting, but still messy. From Friday the 24th of July through to the end of the month, we see a proper pulse of swell. The swell height jumps to 6 ft to 6 ft from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy hits some solid numbers (529-616), showing there’s real power in the water. However, the wind stays cross-onshore, and the reports are all "poor surf conditions" and "lumpy" or "choppy." With the swell size getting over 5 ft and the wind on it, this is expert territory only, and not particularly clean.

The only real glimmer of hope, and it’s a weak one, comes right at the tail end. On Tuesday the 29th of July, the swell drops to 4 ft, but the wind goes cross-shore and light. The wave comment even upgrades to "marginal surf forecast" instead of poor. The energy is still moderate (242-260). It’s not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the best we’ve got. The wind is light, so the surface might clean up a little. For a dedicated surfer, it’s a session to keep an eye on, but don’t expect perfection.

Overall, the 16-day window is a write-off for quality paddle surfing. The conditions are consistently poor due to onshore and cross-onshore winds. There are no standout days. The forecast can always change, but as it stands, it’s a tough stretch for Bundoran.

Rusty.

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