
Surf Forecasts:
Bundoran surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, WNW swell with 634 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with WNW 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bundoran over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We've got a lot of onshore wind and messy, weak surf on the menu for the majority of the run. It’s one of those stretches where you might be better off waxing your board and just staring at it.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Saturday the 8th. The morning is still a bit iffy, but by the afternoon, we start to see something. The wind is due to swing around to a light cross-offshore breeze, and the ocean should clean right up. We’re looking at a modest 4ft of WNW swell, with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is moderate at 219, but it should be rideable. It's not big, but it’ll be your best chance for a few clean ones before the weekend is out.
After that, the window slams shut again. The wind comes back onshore, and we’re back to bumpy, chopped-out conditions through Sunday the 9th. Then there’s a real dead spell from Monday the 10th through Thursday the 13th. There are a few waves, but they’re tiny and mostly messy. The water temp here at Bundoran is about 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but you'll still want the booties.
Then things get interesting, but not necessarily good. The surf starts to build again on Friday the 14th, with a bigger WNW swell filling in. The energy jumps up into the strong range, hitting 835 by the afternoon. The problem is the wind is stubbornly cross-onshore, so while there’s size, it's going to be lumpy and hard to ride. By Saturday the 15th, it’s even bigger, with swell pushing 8ft and energy reading 1088. That’s a lot of water moving around, but with the cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be a challenge. For the average surfer, this is a day to watch from the cliff, not paddle out. It’s only for the experts, and even then, it’ll be a battle.
The bad news is that this period of significant swell is paired with poor wind, so the quality will be shot. The good news is, after the 16th, the energy drops right back off, so we’re not left with a big, messy ocean. The last few days of the window are back to small and onshore.
So, to be honest, the only real standout in this whole 16-day stretch is that Saturday afternoon on the 8th. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only time the stars align for a clean, surfable wave. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too junky to get too excited about. Keep the faith, though. The longer periods are starting to show up in the swell forecasts for the middle of next week, which is a promising sign for the weeks ahead.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
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11 | 67 | 634 | 339 | 126 | 38 | 24 | 24 | 118 | 473 | 322 | 194 | 219 | 200 | 367 | 352 | 281 | 167 | 67 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:17PM3.16m | 10:49AM2.76m | 11:05PM2.97m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:30AM0.55m | 4:38PM0.77m | 5:20AM0.72m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | |
mm | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
11 | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 118 | 473 | 322 | 194 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 67 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 7 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 5 | SW 4 | — | SSW 2 | SSW 4 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — |
2 | 67 | 634 | 339 | 126 | 38 | 24 | 24 | 6 | — | 1 | 10 | 219 | 200 | 367 | 352 | 281 | 167 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 391 | 236 | 476 | 501 | 645 | 421 | 403 | 61 | 66 | 66 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 3 | 235 | 19 |
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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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