Surf Forecasts:
Bundoran surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, W swell with 132 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bundoran in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bundoran over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
It's a real slow start for Bundoran, I'm not gonna lie. For the first eleven days, we're looking at a whole lot of nothing. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 feet, and when it does show a pulse, the wind is usually wrecking it. We've got a stretch from Saturday the 1st right through to the end of the following week that's just not worth paddling out for. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 16°, but that's small comfort when there's no waves.
The first real sign of life doesn't show up until Wednesday the 12th of August. It's still small, with a 2ft swell from the West, but the wind is light and cross-off, so it'll be clean. The energy is weak (54). It's surfable, but it's not going to get the heart racing.
Now, hold on to your board, because things get interesting toward the end of the run. The standout is Sunday the 16th of August. The swell is building nicely, with about 6ft to 6ft of West swell coming through, and a period of 9 seconds. The wind is light and cross-off, so those waves are going to be clean. The energy is pumping at 516 to 575 (moderate to strong). This is a proper swell for the experts, as it's over 5ft, so beginners should sit this one out. The wave comment says to expect very good conditions. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Just keep in mind, it's a long way off, so forecasts can change.
Saturday the 15th of August is worth a mention too. You've got a 4ft West-Northwest swell with a 10-second period, and light cross-shore wind. The energy is solid at 290. It's a bit messy, but it's a step up from the flat spell.
So, to sum it up: a long, dry spell of flat and choppy conditions, then a promising pulse of clean, stronger swell right at the end of the 16-day window. That Sunday the 16th is the one to aim for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 64 | 60 | 40 | 43 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 89 | 55 | 20 | 13 | 28 | 64 | 113 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:31PM3.50m | 8:49AM2.97m | 9:03PM3.44m | 9:24AM2.93m | 9:38PM3.32m | 10:03AM2.85m | 10:17PM3.16m | 10:49AM2.76m | 11:05PM2.97m | 11:45AM2.66m | 00:08AM2.77m | 12:57PM2.60m | 1:30AM2.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:05PM0.29m | 2:42AM0.31m | 2:37PM0.34m | 3:14AM0.34m | 3:12PM0.45m | 3:50AM0.42m | 3:51PM0.59m | 4:30AM0.55m | 4:38PM0.77m | 5:20AM0.72m | 5:39PM0.95m | 6:26AM0.89m | 7:03PM1.06m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 6 | W 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 40 | 43 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 13 | 28 | 64 | 113 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | — | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | — | 1 | 8 | 7 | 2 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | NW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | SSW 2 | WSW 4 | — |
| kJ | 64 | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 89 | 55 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 275 | 292 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 43 | 39 | 43 | 77 | 228 | 403 | 269 | 275 | 310 | 49 | 49 | 292 | 32 |
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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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