Surf Forecasts:
Bundoran surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, W swell with 846 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bundoran in the next 16 days are 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bundoran over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. The Atlantic’s got a bit of a foul mood right now. For the first stretch, we’re looking at a lot of junky, cross-onshore slop. Don't even bother waxing up for a few days; there's a proper dry spell hanging over us. It's gonna be a blank run for a while.
The first blip of anything half-interesting comes on Monday the 24th of August, but even that is a question mark. There’s a bit of energy (466) pushing through, but it’s not going to be pretty. We’re in for a wait of about five days with nothing worth a hoot.
Then comes Tuesday the 25th with a proper offshore wind, but sadly, the swell is gutless, only 2 feet. It’ll be clean and glassy, but it’s not going to get anyone too excited.
Now, here’s the good stuff. The last couple of days of August are where the magic happens. Saturday the 29th is the standout. We’re talking a serious pulse of energy (1583) with a clean offshore wind in the arvo. This swell is pushing 8 feet, coming from the WNW. This is a proper, raw Atlantic grinding session. It’s a powerful one, so maybe not for the faint of heart. Then, Sunday the 30th looks even cleaner with a lighter offshore breeze and a solid 6 feet of WNW swell (518). That could be the pick of the bunch. A bit more manageable and likely to hold its shape. That's the one to write home about.
Rolling into September, the first brings a long-period groundswell with size, but there’s a cross-shore wind that’ll put some chop on the face. It’s big, in the 7-foot range, and for the experts, there’s definitely some juice, but it won’t be pristine. It’s a sign that the autumn push is on its way.
So, stay patient. The end of the month is looking like the real deal. Water temp is about normal, so you won’t need the thickest suit just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 249 | 486 | 819 | 701 | 563 | 441 | 154 | 90 | 57 | 57 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 24 | 20 | 28 | 466 | 234 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:09AM2.91m | 10:26PM2.97m | 10:50AM2.73m | 11:10PM2.64m | 11:41AM2.54m | 00:08AM2.37m | 12:52PM2.40m | 1:33AM2.22m | 2:28PM2.39m | 3:11AM2.24m | 3:49PM2.55m | 4:19AM2.40m | 4:43PM2.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:02PM0.64m | 4:30AM0.76m | 4:47PM0.93m | 5:13AM1.04m | 5:46PM1.20m | 6:14AM1.26m | 7:18PM1.37m | 7:50AM1.36m | 9:05PM1.34m | 9:20AM1.26m | 10:15PM1.16m | 10:18AM1.06m | 11:01PM0.93m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 441 | 154 | 90 | 57 | 57 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 466 | 234 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | WNW 12 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 28 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | — | NNW 9 | NNW 4 | N 7 | — | NNW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | SSE 3 |
| kJ | 249 | 486 | 819 | 701 | 563 | — | 116 | 17 | 24 | — | 10 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 7 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 310 | 504 | 66 | 123 | 117 | 23 | 178 | 271 | 324 | 392 | 271 | 284 | 239 | 271 | 129 | 74 | 117 | 39 | 19 | 38 | 0 |
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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).
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