
Surf Forecasts:
Bundoran surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 (Jul 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bundoran over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G’day, I’m Rusty, and here’s a look at the surf ahead for Bundoran over the next couple weeks. There’s a bit of a flat patch at the start, so let’s break it down.
Right from Sunday the 5th of July, the waves are small and messy. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the west, but the wind is cross-shore or cross-onshore at 9 to 12 mph, turning things choppy. The combined energy is moderate at best (215), but the conditions are poor. Not worth paddling out.
This continues through Monday and Tuesday – same story with 4ft to 4ft west swell and onshore breezes. Energy drops a bit (161 to 189), but it’s still choppy and uninviting.
Things start looking up on Wednesday morning the 8th of July. Early on, a 3ft west swell pushes in with glassy, light winds (3 mph from the SSW). The water temperature is 63°, which is 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual and a nice surprise for a winter wetsuit situation. The combined energy sits at 130 (moderate), and while the surf is only ordinary, the glassy conditions make it the best on offer so far. It’s small and clean, so beginners could have a go, but don’t expect pumping waves. This glassy window repeats on Thursday morning too.
From Friday the 10th of July, the swell drops to 2ft to 3ft, and onshore winds return with a vengeance – 9 to 16 mph from the NW and NNW. The ocean turns into a washing machine, with energy dropping to weak (60 down to 39). This continues through the weekend into Monday the 13th.
Tuesday the 14th of July brings a glimmer: a glassy morning with 3 mph from the NNW and a 2ft west swell (period 10 seconds – that’s a nice groundswell). The energy is moderate (94), and the conditions are clean, but the surf is still small and ordinary. It’s a quiet, easy session for a cruise.
After that, from Wednesday the 15th to the 20th of July, the swell fades to flat – mostly 0.7ft to 2ft with weak energy (6 to 39). The wind stays tricky, mostly onshore or cross-onshore. A standout moment is on Thursday morning the 16th: a tiny 1ft west swell with clean offshore wind from the SE at 3 mph – glassy and tidy, but you’d need a log to catch anything.
The only real standout in this whole run is the Wednesday morning glass on the 8th of July. That 3ft west swell with no wind is the cleanest we’ll see. Small and clean, best for a relaxed session. For the rest, we’re waiting it out.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 8 |
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215 | 209 | 181 | 187 | 161 | 165 | 169 | 189 | 157 | 130 | 130 | 101 | 127 | 126 | 74 | 50 | 167 | 223 | 166 | 79 | 50 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:11PM3.16m | 10:37AM2.60m | 10:53PM3.06m | 11:27AM2.55m | 11:41PM2.96m | 12:26PM2.54m | 00:41AM2.87m | 1:33PM2.59m | 1:51AM2.83m | 2:44PM2.72m | 3:06AM2.87m | 3:52PM2.93m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:38PM0.64m | 4:27AM0.65m | 4:20PM0.76m | 5:12AM0.69m | 5:10PM0.89m | 6:06AM0.73m | 6:13PM1.00m | 7:10AM0.76m | 7:29PM1.02m | 8:20AM0.74m | 8:49PM0.92m | 9:28AM0.65m | 10:02PM0.71m | ||||||||
5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 8 |
215 | — | — | 187 | 161 | 165 | 169 | 189 | 157 | 130 | 130 | 101 | 127 | 126 | 74 | 50 | 167 | 223 | 166 | 79 | 50 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 |
— | 209 | 181 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 275 | 32 | 38 | 190 | 32 | 38 | 290 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 242 | 43 | 235 | 486 | 416 | 416 | 416 | 129 |
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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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