Bundoran Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.48° N 8.29° W

Bundoran Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bundoran sea temperature is
16.4° C
1.6° 

Bundoran surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bundoran surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with 523 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bundoran this week:

The surf forecast for Bundoran over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bundoran in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 7th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 7th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 7th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Bundoran.

Looking at the whole 16-day window, honestly, it’s a bit of a heartbreaker. We’ve got a real dry spell on the cards with only a couple of brief windows that might be worth a paddle. The pattern is mostly messy, with onshore winds and weak, short-period swell dominating the first week and a half. There’s a gap of about six days from the start where the surf is just not worth talking about.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday, August 8. The morning is still a bit marginal, but by Saturday afternoon, we’ve got a clean little 4ft swell rolling in from the W with a 9-second period. The wind is light from the S, giving us a cross-off breeze, and the sea state is clean. The combined energy is moderate at 240. It’s not going to be a world-beater, but it’s the best on offer in the first week. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 62°, so that’s a nice bonus.

The standout, and really the only proper window to circle, is Friday, August 14. The morning session is where it’s at. We’ve got a gentle offshore SSE wind at 9 mph, clean conditions, and a small 2ft groundswell from the W with an 8-second period. The combined energy is weak at 66, but with that offshore flow, Bundoran should be clean and rideable. You’ll be hunting for the little peaks, but it’s the cleanest setup we see. The afternoon turns to heavy rain, so get it early.

After that, it’s back to the waiting game. The middle of the month is a bust with tiny swell and onshore wind. There’s a tease on Wednesday, August 19 with a long-period 13-second swell showing up, but it’s getting hammered by a cross-on wind, so it’s messy. By Thursday, August 20, we get another clean morning with a light SSW cross-off and 2ft from the W, but the energy is still low at 92. It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it.

The long-range stuff is a long way off, so treat it with caution. Bottom line: if you’re desperate for a wave, Saturday afternoon the 8th and Friday morning the 14th are your best bets. The rest of the time, leave the board in the car.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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150
Wind (km/h)
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15
WSW
15
SSW
25
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20
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10
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15
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High Tide
11:45AM2.66m
00:08AM2.77m
12:57PM2.60m
1:30AM2.64m
2:23PM2.67m
3:00AM2.66m
3:42PM2.89m
4:17AM2.81m
4:47PM3.21m
5:18AM3.00m
5:40PM3.53m
6:09AM3.16m
6:27PM3.79m
Low Tide
5:39PM0.95m
6:26AM0.89m
7:03PM1.06m
7:51AM0.96m
8:41PM1.00m
9:15AM0.87m
10:03PM0.75m
10:22AM0.66m
11:06PM0.45m
11:15AM0.42m
11:58PM0.17m
12:02PM0.20m
00:44AM-0.03m
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Information about the Bundoran Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bundoran provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bundoran can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bundoran 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 (Bundoran) 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 Bundoran 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.

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