Bundoran Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.48° N 8.29° W

Bundoran Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 30 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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, W swell with 6,180 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 1PM (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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bundoran in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 30th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 5th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 4th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the next couple of weeks are shaping up like for Bundoran. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a proper standout waiting for us if we’re patient.

The first solid window is this Sunday morning, the 30th of August. It’s tiny, just 1 ft from the west, but the wind is light and cross-off so it’s clean. The energy is weak (39), so honestly, it’s more of a longboarder’s splash about than anything with a push. The afternoon gets a little better with 2 ft from the west, and the wind goes glassy – that’s a nice treat. The wave energy is still low (64), but a glassy surface at Bundoran is always a gift.

Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September are a write-off. The wind is howling onshore or cross-on, and the waves are a mess. Even though Tuesday morning has 5 ft, the cross-shore wind is making it choppy and poor. Wednesday the 2nd is more of the same – not worth paddling out.

Now, Thursday the 3rd of September things get big, but not in a good way for us. We’ve got 8 ft from the west, but the wind is a strong 25 mph cross-shore and cross-on. The energy is powerful (1153), but it’s all blown out and messy. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. Friday the 4th is even bigger with 12 ft, but again, 28 mph winds make it a washing machine. Stay on the beach for that one.

Saturday the 5th of September afternoon is where it starts to turn. The wind swings to a light cross-off, and we get a clean 5 ft from the west. The energy is moderate (402), and for the first time in days, the report says “good surf conditions.” That’s a solid session for an intermediate.

Sunday the 6th of September morning has a clean 3 ft, but the wind is up to 16 mph, so it’s not as nice. The afternoon has a 6 ft from the west-southwest, but the period is a short 6 seconds – that’s a weak, choppy swell. Not worth it.

The middle of the week, from the 7th to the 10th of September, is flat or blown out. Tiny waves and strong winds mean you’re better off doing something else.

Now, here’s the real standout. Saturday the 12th of September. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got 10 ft from the west-northwest with a 13-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the east-southeast. The energy is very strong (2602), and the report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a proper groundswell with a long period, so it’ll be lining up nicely at the reef. The sets will be fat, and the paddle out will be easier between them. This is the best on offer – a big, clean, powerful swell. The afternoon is still good with 7 ft and offshore wind, but the morning is the pick.

Sunday the 13th of September is still really good. The wind is light and cross-off in the morning, and then glassy in the afternoon. Waves are 7 ft and 7 ft from the west-northwest, and the energy is moderate to strong (804 and 717). The report says “very good surf conditions.” A fantastic way to finish the weekend.

Monday the 14th of September drops off again with 4 ft and a light cross-on wind. Not much to get excited about.

So, the best on offer is absolutely Saturday the 12th of September. That’s the big one. The Sunday the 13th is a close second. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too messy. Stay patient, and that September swell will be worth the wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue night, strong winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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63
39
99
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127
245
270
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74
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4914
3728
1979
698
169
402
192
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
20
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SSW
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SSE
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High Tide
7:47AM3.22m
8:00PM3.64m
8:20AM3.23m
8:33PM3.55m
8:55AM3.18m
9:09PM3.38m
9:33AM3.08m
9:51PM3.14m
10:19AM2.92m
10:42PM2.86m
11:17AM2.74m
11:52PM2.59m
12:39PM2.63m
1:30AM2.44m
Low Tide
1:39PM0.15m
2:09AM0.07m
2:12PM0.19m
2:41AM0.15m
2:48PM0.31m
3:16AM0.31m
3:29PM0.49m
3:57AM0.53m
4:17PM0.72m
4:47AM0.80m
5:22PM0.96m
5:58AM1.04m
7:02PM1.10m
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Temp °C
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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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