Bundoran Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.48° N 8.29° W

Bundoran Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bundoran sea temperature is
16.9° C
2.1° 

Bundoran surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bundoran surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with 527 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with WNW 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 (Aug 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bundoran in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 24th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 29th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 29th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here, and I'm looking at a pretty lean run for Bundoran over the next couple of weeks. The good news is there are a couple of clear windows worth paddling out for, but you'll need patience to get through the flat and rubbish spells in between.

Right from the start, it's a quiet scene. The first real surf that's any good doesn't show up until Monday, August 24th. Before that, you're looking at small, messy dribble with onshore winds from the 22nd through to the 24th morning. On Monday morning, things finally switch. The wind goes cross-offshore from the ESE at 9 mph, and a new long-period groundswell pushes in at 3 ft from the WNW. That 11-second period is a proper sign of energy from deep water, and the combined swell energy clocks in at a moderate 254. The water temperature is about average for the time of year. Bundoran is a reef break, so that longer-period groundswell will line up nicely. It's worth getting out for a session then, though be aware that crowds are likely here. The afternoon keeps it clean with 3 ft from the west, 10-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the SE at 6 mph, though the combined swell energy drops a touch to 204.

Tuesday the 25th is okay but a step down. Morning has 3 ft at 10 seconds from the west with a moderate cross-offshore breeze from the ESE at 12 mph. The combined energy is a modest 118, and the wind kicks up enough to make it feel ordinary. The afternoon improves a little with a proper offshore wind at 12 mph and 2 ft waves, but it's marginal.

Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are a mixed bag. Thursday afternoon looks the best of a bad lot – 4 ft from the WNW, 9-second period, and glassy conditions with only 3 mph wind from the NW. The combined energy is a solid 243, and it cleans right up. That's a good option if you can get out of work.

Friday the 28th is a write-off with onshore wind again. Then Saturday the 29th – this is the standout of the whole run. Morning brings 6 ft from the WNW at 8 seconds, cross-offshore wind from the SSW at 6 mph, and a combined swell energy of 344 – that's the strongest reading in the whole 16 days. The afternoon holds at 4 ft with a combined energy of 205, still clean. That Saturday offers the biggest swell and the best conditions. It's over 5 ft, so it's not for beginners, but for intermediates and above, that's the session to circle.

From Sunday the 30th through to the end of the forecast period, it's poor. Sunday the 30th is cross-on and choppy, Monday August 31st has strong onshore winds up to 22 mph and lumpy conditions, and the rest dribbles away into tiny, weak surf with no real recommendation through to September 6th. There's a small bump on September 2nd afternoon with 3 ft at 13 seconds and clean conditions, but the score is poor. September 3rd has surfable but very ordinary conditions.

So, to sum it up: there's a decent run from Monday August 24th through Saturday August 29th, with Saturday the 29th being the clear highlight. Before that and after, there's a lot of flat, windy, and ordinary days. Hang in there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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0.6
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Energy kJ
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26
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254
204
194
118
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233
243
115
58
163
297
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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NW
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10
WSW
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NNW
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ESE
15
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20
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High Tide
2:28PM2.39m
3:11AM2.24m
3:49PM2.55m
4:19AM2.40m
4:43PM2.78m
5:04AM2.58m
5:23PM3.03m
5:40AM2.76m
5:56PM3.26m
6:13AM2.93m
6:27PM3.45m
6:44AM3.06m
6:58PM3.58m
Low Tide
7:50AM1.36m
9:05PM1.34m
9:20AM1.26m
10:15PM1.16m
10:18AM1.06m
11:01PM0.93m
11:00AM0.82m
11:37PM0.70m
11:34AM0.59m
00:09AM0.48m
12:06PM0.40m
00:39AM0.29m
12:37PM0.26m
1:09AM0.15m
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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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