Bundoran Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.48° N 8.29° W

Bundoran Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bundoran sea temperature is
16.8°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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, W swell with 380 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 26th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 26th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 1st Sep)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Bundoran. It's a quiet start, I'm not gonna lie, but we've got a bit of a slow burn leading to something that could be worth waiting for.

The water's sitting at 62°, which is a solid 4° warmer than expected for this time of year. That's a nice bonus, so you won't be needing the thickest of wetsuits for the first few days.

Alright, for the next week or so, we're looking at a flat spell. From Tuesday the 25th right through to the end of the month, it's pretty much a write-off. You'll see small, weak swell – mostly under 2ft – with a short period. The wind is mostly cross-off or light, but the energy is just not there. The combined energy readings are all in the double digits, way below 100, so don't expect much. It's a good time to clean the wax off your board or fix that ding. The morning of Friday the 28th has a moment of glassy conditions, but with only 1ft on offer, it's a long wait for a tiny wave.

Things start to get a bit more interesting on the 1st of September. We get a jump in swell to 5ft and a combined energy of 360, but the wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-shore, making it lumpy. It's not great for a paddle; honestly, with that much wind and chop, it looks more like a kite session than a surf.

Then the real pulse arrives. The standout here is the morning of Sunday the 6th of September. We've got a solid 6ft of swell from the west, a 13-second period, and a combined energy of 1191. That's a powerful groundswell. The wind is a clean 16 mph offshore from the SSE, which should make for some tidy lines. The file says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and that's bang on. At 6ft, it's pushing into the big stuff for a regular punter, so this is one for the crew who know what they're doing. That long period from the west is going to wrap around the point nicely, and the offshore wind should groom it. Crowds are "sometimes" an issue here, so for a session this good, expect plenty of company.

The Monday morning after that, the 7th, is a hard no. A near gale from the west at 34 mph will blow the place to pieces.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a dud, but the early morning of the 6th of September is the one to circle. It's a classic Bundoran groundswell setup with clean offshore wind. If you can handle the size, it's your best chance.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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21
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39
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46
194
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:23PM3.03m
5:40AM2.76m
5:56PM3.26m
6:13AM2.93m
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
Low Tide
11:37PM0.70m
11:34AM0.59m
00:09AM0.48m
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
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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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