Bundoran Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Bundoran. It’s a bit of a mixed bag to start, but there’s some real promise building if you’re patient.

The forecast kicks off with a bit of a lumpy start. We’ve got a solid 8ft WNW swell pushing in on Tuesday afternoon, but a strong 22 mph onshore wind is tearing it up, making for poor conditions. The energy is massive, with a combined reading of 1108, but it’s just not clean. The water is sitting at 62°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – a real anomaly.

Wednesday and Thursday stay pretty ordinary. Swell drops right down, around the 2ft to 4ft mark, with a mix of cross and cross-off winds. Nothing really worth paddling out for. By Friday morning, we’re looking at a 4ft W swell with a moderate cross-onshore, so it’s still choppy.

Saturday the 12th sees a jump in size again – a 8ft W swell with a 12-second period, but the wind is cross and cross-on, making it messy. The energy is up there at 1556, but it’s a marginal call at best. Not the day for it.

Now, Sunday the 13th is where things start to turn. The swell drops to 4ft from the WNW, but the wind swings to a light cross-off and the conditions clean right up. That’s a good sign. Monday and Tuesday morning, the 15th, are showing similar promise with a 5ft W swell and light cross-off winds. The energy is moderate at 422. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about just yet.

The real standout comes on Friday the 18th of September. We’ve got a 7ft W swell rolling in with an 11-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off, keeping it clean. The combined energy is a solid 1048. This is strong, powerful surf, and it’s going to be punching. For experienced surfers, this is the one to circle. The conditions are described as excellent, but it’s a big, solid swell – over 7ft, so it’s for the crew who know what they’re doing. The overnight morning session on the 18th is the pick.

After that, we get a few more weaker days before a final treat. On the 23rd of September, just over two weeks out, we’ve got a 5ft W swell with a 14-second period and glassy conditions. That’s a groundswell, long-period, and clean as a whistle. The energy is 704, which is moderate but the quality from the long period and glassy wind will be worth the wait. This one is a promise, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it.

There’s a gap of a few days with no real recommendations between the 17th and the 18th, and then again between the 19th and the 23rd, but the wait is worth it for the 18th and the 23rd.

Alright, that’s the look. I’m Rusty. Signing off.

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