Surf Forecasts:
Bundoran surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, WNW swell with 817 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bundoran over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right folks, Rusty here. Gonna level with you straight off the bat: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim. We’ve got a long, dry spell ahead with barely a whisper of surf worth paddling out for. The first few days are a total write-off – strong cross-onshore winds and messy, blown-out conditions. We’re talking a solid gap from now until Monday the 27th before you even want to look at the water.
Let’s get into the nitty-gritty. The first real flicker of hope comes on Monday morning, the 27th of July. Bundoran has a light, cross-offshore breeze and a 5ft swell from the west with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (377). The morning will be clean, but the swell is small and the break is a reef, so it’s more of a cruise than a charger. The wind swings around by the afternoon, so make the most of the early window. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Tuesday the 28th sees a drop in size to 4ft, and by Wednesday the 29th we’re down to 3ft with a glassy morning but a short period of 8 seconds, meaning weak, mushy waves. The energy is weak (137). The water temp is about average for the time of year.
Honestly, the only thing that even comes close to a standout is that Monday morning session. The rest of the week is a washout, with swell dropping to below 2ft and energy levels barely registering. The second week, from the 1st of August onwards, is a desert. Tiny, weak swells and poor winds dominate. A couple of glassy mornings on the 3rd and 6th offer flat, surfable conditions, but with waves barely 2ft to 4ft and short periods, you’re looking at a long paddle for a crumbly ride. The 4ft on Thursday the 6th has a bit of energy (169) but it’s cross-onshore and lumpy. It’s not worth the drive.
So, there you have it. One session on the 27th is your best bet, and even that’s modest. The rest of the 16-day window is a big, fat zero. That’s the way it goes sometimes. Forecasts can change, but for now, I’d leave the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 579 | 689 | 740 | 804 | 817 | 533 | 377 | 313 | 230 | 186 | 177 | 135 | 135 | 82 | 41 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 47 | 28 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:10PM2.65m | 4:34AM2.51m | 5:01PM2.82m | 5:21AM2.64m | 5:44PM3.01m | 6:00AM2.77m | 6:21PM3.20m | 6:36AM2.87m | 6:55PM3.35m | 7:09AM2.94m | 7:28PM3.46m | 7:42AM2.98m | 8:00PM3.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:43AM1.10m | 10:26PM1.08m | 10:35AM0.97m | 11:14PM0.92m | 11:18AM0.80m | 11:55PM0.76m | 11:56AM0.63m | 00:31AM0.60m | 12:30PM0.47m | 1:05AM0.47m | 1:02PM0.36m | 1:38AM0.38m | 1:33PM0.30m | 2:10AM0.32m | |||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 |
mm | 3 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | — | 689 | — | — | — | — | 377 | 313 | 230 | 186 | 177 | 135 | 135 | 82 | 41 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 47 | 28 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 8 | — | W 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 579 | — | 740 | 804 | 817 | 533 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 273 | 273 | 132 | 424 | 726 | 66 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 38 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 49 | 49 | 117 | 66 | 19 | 166 | 23 |
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