Surf Forecasts:
Bundoran surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, W swell with 639 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bundoran over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin’ to you live from Bundoran. Let’s get stuck into what’s cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week or so is pretty grim. We’ve got a run of poor surf conditions from now right through to the end of August and into early September. We’re talkin’ a solid gap of about eight days with nothin’ worth gettin’ wet for. Swells are tiny, winds are messy, and the whole thing just looks flat and frustrated.
We finally see a pulse of energy show up around Thursday the 3rd of September, but the wind is howlin’ from the WSW, so it’s gonna be a lumpy, blown-out mess. Not a chance I’d paddle out.
Now, hold onto your board – the real action kicks in on Friday the 4th of September. We’ve got a big groundswell rollin’ in from the west with a solid 10ft of swell and a period of 12 seconds. That’s a lot of juice – the combined energy is a heavy 2468 (moderate-to-strong). The only issue? The wind is cross-shore from the SW, so it’s not gonna be perfect. This is big, powerful reef-break territory, strictly for experienced surfers. Beginners should stay well clear. By Saturday morning the 5th, it’s still solid at 6ft from the west, but the standout moment, if there is one, is Saturday afternoon. The wind drops right off – glassy conditions from the SSW with 5ft of clean, 10-second west swell. That’s the best on offer. It’ll be clean, lined up, and proper surfable. Crowds are always a possibility at Bundoran, so get out there early if you can.
The water’s sittin’ at a very warm 62°F, which is 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – a real treat if you’re not wearin’ a wetsuit.
After that, the swell fades fast. By Sunday the 6th, it’s back to smaller, wind-affected junk, and the second week looks like a long, flat grind. A few tiny, glassy waves on the last day around the 11th, but nothin’ to write home about.
For the second week, the long-range stuff is less certain, but it’s lookin’ quiet, so don’t hold your breath.
Signin’ off.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 60 | 40 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 30 | 41 | 24 | 146 | 66 | 220 | 238 | 137 | 82 | 42 | 27 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:27PM3.45m | 6:44AM3.06m | 6:58PM3.58m | 7:16AM3.17m | 7:28PM3.65m | 7:47AM3.22m | 8:00PM3.64m | 8:20AM3.23m | 8:33PM3.55m | 8:55AM3.18m | 9:09PM3.38m | 9:33AM3.08m | 9:51PM3.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:06PM0.40m | 00:39AM0.29m | 12:37PM0.26m | 1:09AM0.15m | 1:08PM0.17m | 1:39AM0.07m | 1:39PM0.15m | 2:09AM0.07m | 2:12PM0.19m | 2:41AM0.15m | 2:48PM0.31m | 3:16AM0.31m | 3:29PM0.49m | 3:57AM0.53m | |||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 |
Temp °C | 19 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NNW 6 | W 7 | WNW 3 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 10 | — | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 |
| kJ | 60 | 40 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 41 | 24 | — | 45 | — | 238 | 137 | 82 | 42 | 27 | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | NW 4 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | NNW 7 | NW 8 | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | — | NNW 6 | — | S 2 | S 3 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | 146 | 66 | 220 | — | 7 | — | 1 | 5 | 28 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 19 | 167 | 270 | 275 | 393 | 269 | 228 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 107 | 273 | 66 | 418 | 416 | 1241 | 32 | 19 | 74 | 407 |
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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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