Bundoran surf break

Bundoran surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 IST
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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
11.3° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 28th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
13
1
W
12
0.6
WNW
18
1.3
WNW
16
1.4
WNW
15
1.4
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1.1
NW
9
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
215
306
251
813
867
752
482
378
246
180
161
175
168
168
194
148
108
70
101
445
759
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
10
E
5
SE
10
SSE
5
ENE
10
NNW
20
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
NW
10
W
15
WSW
25
W
20
NW
25
NW
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
4:59PM2.91m
5:05AM3.27m
5:35PM3.09m
5:42AM3.31m
6:08PM3.22m
6:17AM3.30m
6:39PM3.31m
6:50AM3.26m
7:09PM3.34m
7:22AM3.17m
7:40PM3.32m
7:55AM3.04m
8:13PM3.24m
8:29AM2.88m
Low Tide
10:50PM0.60m
11:20AM0.28m
11:29PM0.48m
11:51AM0.23m
00:04AM0.39m
12:20PM0.23m
00:37AM0.35m
12:50PM0.27m
1:11AM0.37m
1:20PM0.36m
1:44AM0.44m
1:51PM0.48m
2:19AM0.57m
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clear
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part cloud
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light rain
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light rain
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6:00
5:58
5:56
5:54
5:52
5:50
5:47
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8:59
9:00
9:02
9:05
9:07
9:08
9:10
9:13
2
1
Temp °C
16
11
13
15
11
10
10
10
14
15
13
13
12
9
11
11
9
11
11
9
9
14
8
7
8
6
4
6
7
12
13
12
9
8
4
9
9
7
6
6
3
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
13
1
W
12
0.8
W
12
1.3
WNW
16
1.4
WNW
15
1.4
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1.1
NW
9
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
Energy kJ
215
306
184
813
867
752
482
378
246
180
161
175
168
168
194
148
108
70
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
18
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.1
N
9
Energy kJ
251
134
88
19
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
3
0.8
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
11
Energy kJ
3
101
445
759
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
10
10
10
10
0
0
0
74
61
13
73
0
0
0
0
19
19
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
8
7
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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