Bundoran surf break

Bundoran surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

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Bundoran surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bundoran sea temperature is
10.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 28th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 30th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
0
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.4
W
15
0.7
W
14
1
W
13
0.9
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.9
WNW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
2
2
3
3
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
8
70
194
336
228
177
419
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
20
SE
15
E
15
ESE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
W
5
ESE
5
SW
10
WNW
0
NW
5
W
10
NW
10
E
5
E
10
WNW
10
E
5
E
15
NW
10
E
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
High Tide
11:10AM2.57m
11:40PM2.98m
12:35PM2.37m
1:05AM2.90m
2:07PM2.35m
2:26AM2.95m
3:21PM2.50m
3:31AM3.08m
4:16PM2.70m
4:23AM3.20m
4:59PM2.91m
5:05AM3.27m
5:35PM3.09m
Low Tide
4:54PM0.93m
6:17AM0.88m
6:19PM1.11m
7:57AM0.87m
7:56PM1.10m
9:13AM0.71m
9:11PM0.95m
10:06AM0.53m
10:06PM0.77m
10:46AM0.38m
10:50PM0.60m
11:20AM0.28m
11:29PM0.48m
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6:13
6:11
6:09
6:07
6:03
6:01
6:00
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8:50
8:52
8:53
8:55
8:58
8:59
9:00
Temp °C
13
15
11
16
18
13
15
13
13
13
14
12
14
15
14
17
17
15
17
17
16
8
11
8
12
14
10
12
10
12
11
12
11
13
13
13
17
15
13
16
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
N
7
0.1
NW
7
0.2
W
3
0.2
W
5
0.2
W
5
0.2
W
5
0.4
W
15
0.7
W
14
1
W
13
0.9
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.9
WNW
15
Energy kJ
2
2
2
3
3
4
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
70
194
336
228
177
419
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
5
0.1
N
7
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
7
0.4
W
11
0.1
N
10
0.2
WNW
17
0.6
W
11
Energy kJ
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
8
4
37
2
30
89
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
17
0.2
W
9
0.1
N
9
Energy kJ
1
2
2
3
1
6
6
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
3
0.2
ESE
2
0.2
ESE
2
0.3
ESE
2
Energy kJ
3
1
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
290
307
166
166
191
129
166
236
242
270
74
39
39
243
39
0
23
0
0
23
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
8
4
5
5
6
5
9
5
6
5
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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.

Bundoran is 20 km (12 miles) from Killybegs. If you plan a holiday in Donegal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Killybegs. Killybegs has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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