Bundoran Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the next couple of weeks are shaping up like for Bundoran. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a proper standout waiting for us if we’re patient.

The first solid window is this Sunday morning, the 30th of August. It’s tiny, just 1 ft from the west, but the wind is light and cross-off so it’s clean. The energy is weak (39), so honestly, it’s more of a longboarder’s splash about than anything with a push. The afternoon gets a little better with 2 ft from the west, and the wind goes glassy – that’s a nice treat. The wave energy is still low (64), but a glassy surface at Bundoran is always a gift.

Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September are a write-off. The wind is howling onshore or cross-on, and the waves are a mess. Even though Tuesday morning has 5 ft, the cross-shore wind is making it choppy and poor. Wednesday the 2nd is more of the same – not worth paddling out.

Now, Thursday the 3rd of September things get big, but not in a good way for us. We’ve got 8 ft from the west, but the wind is a strong 25 mph cross-shore and cross-on. The energy is powerful (1153), but it’s all blown out and messy. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. Friday the 4th is even bigger with 12 ft, but again, 28 mph winds make it a washing machine. Stay on the beach for that one.

Saturday the 5th of September afternoon is where it starts to turn. The wind swings to a light cross-off, and we get a clean 5 ft from the west. The energy is moderate (402), and for the first time in days, the report says “good surf conditions.” That’s a solid session for an intermediate.

Sunday the 6th of September morning has a clean 3 ft, but the wind is up to 16 mph, so it’s not as nice. The afternoon has a 6 ft from the west-southwest, but the period is a short 6 seconds – that’s a weak, choppy swell. Not worth it.

The middle of the week, from the 7th to the 10th of September, is flat or blown out. Tiny waves and strong winds mean you’re better off doing something else.

Now, here’s the real standout. Saturday the 12th of September. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got 10 ft from the west-northwest with a 13-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the east-southeast. The energy is very strong (2602), and the report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a proper groundswell with a long period, so it’ll be lining up nicely at the reef. The sets will be fat, and the paddle out will be easier between them. This is the best on offer – a big, clean, powerful swell. The afternoon is still good with 7 ft and offshore wind, but the morning is the pick.

Sunday the 13th of September is still really good. The wind is light and cross-off in the morning, and then glassy in the afternoon. Waves are 7 ft and 7 ft from the west-northwest, and the energy is moderate to strong (804 and 717). The report says “very good surf conditions.” A fantastic way to finish the weekend.

Monday the 14th of September drops off again with 4 ft and a light cross-on wind. Not much to get excited about.

So, the best on offer is absolutely Saturday the 12th of September. That’s the big one. The Sunday the 13th is a close second. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too messy. Stay patient, and that September swell will be worth the wait.

Rusty.

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